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1922.12.7

Fighting-ring with ring for wearing on finger and sharp, pointed projecting hook. [SM 20/04/2007]

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1922.12.7

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Collection type
Object
Description
Fighting-ring with ring for wearing on finger and sharp, pointed projecting hook. [SM 20/04/2007]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
south-west of Lake Turkana
Cultural groups
Pokot
Person
Field collector Oscar Ferris Watkins
PRM source Oscar Ferris Watkins
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1922
Date collected
By 1922
Acquisition information
Donated: 1922
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Bent
Dimensions
Width: max 26 mm, Length: max 98 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1922.12.7

Search terms: Weapon, Ornament, Finger Ring Knife Ornament

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