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Knife

Object Number:29-42-672
Current Location: Collections Storage
Culture:Cliff Dweller
Provenience: United States of America
Southwest Colorado
Mancos Canyon
Sandal House
Culture Area: Southwest Culture Area
Section:American
Materials:Wood
Stone
Yucca
Length: 22.86 cm
Width: 1.59 cm
Credit Line:Purchased from Charles D. Hazzard; subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1896

Description

Double bladed knife, both blades inserted in round handle. Both tanged and tightly wrapped with gum and sinew. Probably used both as an implement and a weapon.

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