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Knife

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Object Number:42-30-428A
Current Location: Collections Storage
Provenience: Philippine Islands
Samar
Section:Oceanian
Materials:Wood
Metal
Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942

Description

Steel blade with straight back and straight cutting edge except for forward quarter which curves to point. Very heavy. Punctate decoration on both sides of blade near back in diamond and straight line pattern; etched curvilinear decoration at junction with wooden grip which has hooked end and two brass bands.

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