Knife
| Object Number: | 42-30-597A |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Provenience: | Egyptian Sudan |
| Section: | African |
| Materials: | Iron Steel (uncertain) Wood |
| Length: | 31.3 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
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.
Current & Past Exhibitions:
| Africa Galleries: From Maker To Museum (16 Nov 2019) | View Objects in Exhibition |
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