Knife

42-30-603A

From: Ethiopia

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 42-30-603A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Walamo
Provenience Ethiopia
Section African
Materials Iron | Wood
Description

Curved, double-edged iron blade tapering to point; medial ridge on each face. Tang inserted through facetted wooden grip which is widened to form a slight guard; the end of the tang is covered by a copper-capped, hollow, brass ball which is set in the top of the grip.

Length 51 cm
Width 6.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 468 - Collector Number

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