Dagger

83-26-22

From: Southern Sudan | Sudan

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 83-26-22
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Shilluk
Provenience Southern Sudan | Sudan
Section African
Materials Iron | Wood
Description

Short iron dagger/knife with wooden handle. Blade swells slightly at end before tapering to tip. Blade has raised medial ridge. Handle is of "hourglass" shape and oval section, with faceted surface.

Length 21.2 cm
Credit Line Gift of John B. Moore, 1983

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