Knife

42-30-590A

From: Cameroon

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 42-30-590A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mandara
Provenience Cameroon
Section African
Materials Iron | Ivory
Description

Double-edged iron blade tapering to point; much worn. Tang inserted through ivory grip which consists of a short cylindrical section between a large triangular guard and a large flat crescentic pommel.

Length 37.5 cm
Width 15 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 213 - Collector Number | 30815 - Dealer's Number

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