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1992.7.29

Knife , the blade of which is made from recycled steel from lorry springs. The handle is made of hippo ivory. [MdeA 3/4/2001]

1992.7.29

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Collection type
Object
Description
Knife , the blade of which is made from recycled steel from lorry springs. The handle is made of hippo ivory. [MdeA 3/4/2001]
Geographical reference
Uganda
Africa > Eastern Africa > Uganda
Person
Field collector John R. Frank Mills
PRM source John R. Frank Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Circa 1950
Date collected
Circa 1950
Acquisition information
Donated: 1992
Materials and processes
Material Hippo Ivory Tooth Animal, Material Steel Metal, Process Carved, Process Recycled, Process Forged (Metal), Process Riveted
Dimensions
Width: max 32 mm blade, Length: max 373 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1992.7.29 Other numbers: 10

Search terms: Weapon, Food and Drink, Tool, Knife, Food Accessory

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