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1937.35.4

Reaping knife, with a metal blade and wooden handle. [AB [OPS Move] 20/12/2016]

1937.35.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Reaping knife, with a metal blade and wooden handle. [AB [OPS Move] 20/12/2016]
Long description
Reaping knife, with a metal blade and wooden handle. The blade is rectangular in shape and set into the wooden handle. The handle is carved into an elongated semi-circle with tapering tips. There is a loop of string wrapped around the handle. [AB [OPS Move] 20/12/2016]
Cultural groups
Zaghawa
Person
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1937
Date collected
By 1937
Acquisition information
Donated: 1937
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material String, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 125 mm, Depth: max 15 mm, Width: max 48 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1937.35.4

Search terms: Agriculture and Horticulture, Tool, Knife, Agricultural Tool

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