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1932.35.30

Dagger with two-edged iron blade inserted in wooden handle with carved zigzag pattern and knobbed pommel. [LM 12/06/2007]

1932.35.30

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Collection type
Object
Description
Dagger with two-edged iron blade inserted in wooden handle with carved zigzag pattern and knobbed pommel. [LM 12/06/2007]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Benue Abinsi
Cultural groups
Tiv
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932
Date collected
By 1932
Acquisition information
Donated: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 535 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.35.30

Search terms: Weapon, Ritual and Ceremonial, Dagger, Ceremonial Object

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