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1899.1.10

Sheath for four knives of wood and animal hide, narrowing towards the tip with an upturned 'tail' of twisted hide strips. [contains two knives, 1899.1.6-7] [El.B 25/06/2007]

1899.1.10

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Collection type
Object
Description
Sheath for four knives of wood and animal hide, narrowing towards the tip with an upturned 'tail' of twisted hide strips. [contains two knives, 1899.1.6-7] [El.B 25/06/2007]
Cultural groups
Kisi
Person
Field collector John Kirk
PRM source John Kirk
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1899
Date collected
By 1899
Acquisition information
Donated: 1899
Materials and processes
Material Animal Hide Skin, Material Wood Plant, Process Stitched, Process Twisted, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 240 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1899.1.10

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Sheath

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