Crooked Knife
Crooked Knife Sheath
| Object Number: | 42-30-23 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Eskimo |
| Provenience: | North America |
| Culture Area: | Arctic Culture Area |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Iron Ivory Skin |
| Length: | 23.5 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 67A - Collector Number |
Description
Small, single-edged iron blade rivetted and tied to end of long ivory grip which is ornamented with deeply cut circle and dots, triangles and chevrons. Small sealskin sheath for blade attached by thong to pierced hole in grip.
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