Knife

42-30-597A

From: Egyptian Sudan

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 42-30-597A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egyptian Sudan
Section African
Materials Iron | Steel (uncertain) | Wood
Description

Double-edged iron blade nearly straight for half its length; then curved, with sides nearly parallel, to point; slight medial ridge on both faces. Tang inserted through cylindrical wooden grip widening to form down-curved crascent. Grip wrapped with steel (?) wire.

Length 31.3 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 316 - Collector Number

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