Knife

78-15-5

From: India | Naga Hills

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 78-15-5
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience India | Naga Hills
Date Made 1800-1945
Section Asian
Materials Steel | Wood | Bone | Lacquer
Description

Single blade with triangular point. Handle inlayed with "X". Top is flat, left pale wood. The rest of the handle has been darkened and is rounded, curving up to a flat top.

Length 23.5 cm
Width 4.8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Frank Krich, 1978

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