Knife

P1561A

From: Sumatra | Batu Sangkar

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Ramban Ayam
Object Number P1561A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Minangkebau
Provenience Sumatra | Batu Sangkar
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood
Description

Iron knife with narrow, slightly curved blade. Grooves at base of blade: 4 cm. one side, 5 cm. the other. Handle wood, curved, with pointed "beak," two raised rings at base.

Length 39 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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