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Knife

Object Number:P1561C
Current Location: Collections Storage
Culture:Minangkebau
Provenience: Sumatra
Batu Sangkar
Date Made: 1901
Early Date: 1901
Late Date: 1901
Section:Oceanian
Materials:Metal
Wood
Length: 29.5 cm
Credit Line:Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901
Other Number:P1561B - Old Museum Number

Description

Knife with very slightly upcurved iron blade, cutting edge 4/5 of length. Mottled. Medium brown wood handle with three carved rings, curled scroll end. Sewah - Konfe, Batu Sangkar, M.K.M. [Minangkebau Malay].

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