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1924.34.22

Small iron knife with loop for attaching it to finger [SM 20/04/2007]

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1924.34.22

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Collection type
Object
Description
Small iron knife with loop for attaching it to finger [SM 20/04/2007]
Long description
Small iron knife with loop for attaching it to finger. The object is formed from one piece of iron which has been bent round to form a ring. The blade is flat and curved with a rounded tip. [SM 20/04/2007]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Cultural groups
Pokot
Person
Field collector Mervyn Worcester Howard Beech
PRM source Howard Beech
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1924
Date collected
By 1924
Acquisition information
Donated: 1924
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Bent
Dimensions
Length: max 86 mm, Width: max 24 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1924.34.22

Search terms: Weapon, Ornament, Finger Ring Knife Ornament