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