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1922.12.8

Fighting-ring. Ring for wearing on finger with broad sharp blade and edge-protector of hide. [SM 23/04/2007]

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1922.12.8

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Collection type
Object
Description
Fighting-ring. Ring for wearing on finger with broad sharp blade and edge-protector of hide. [SM 23/04/2007]
Long description
Fighting-ring. Ring for wearing on finger with broad sharp blade and edge-protector of hide. The ring is made from one piece of iron. The ring is formed by bending a length of iron into a circular shape. The hide edge protector has a loop at one end, possibly for attaching to a belt etc. [SM 23/04/2007]
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, Material Animal Hide Skin, Process Forged (Metal), Process Bent
Dimensions
Width: max 69 mm, Length: max 86 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1922.12.8

Search terms: Weapon, Ornament, Finger Ring Knife Ornament