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1913.31.21

Ring handled dagger with leaf-shaped blade ending in a narrow point, with patterns incised on the ring. [El.B 7/6/2007]

1913.31.21

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ring handled dagger with leaf-shaped blade ending in a narrow point, with patterns incised on the ring. [El.B 7/6/2007]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Benue Abinsi
Cultural groups
Tiv
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1911
Date collected
1910 - 1911
Acquisition information
Donated: 1913
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Incised
Dimensions
Length: max 330 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1913.31.21

Search terms: Weapon, Dagger

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