Knife

P1561C

From: Sumatra | Batu Sangkar

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1561C
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Minangkebau
Provenience Sumatra | Batu Sangkar
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood
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].

Length 29.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901
Other Number P1561B - Old Museum Number

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