Knife

42-30-587A

From: Nigeria

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 42-30-587A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hausa
Provenience Nigeria
Section African
Materials Iron | Leather
Description

Thick iron blade becoming quadrangular towards point; both faces ornamented with lengthwise bands of gouged semicricles. Cylindrical grip widening to triangular end, leather-covered.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 551 - Collector Number

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