Knife and sheath

Museum number:
5-13133a,b
Permalink:
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Description:
Knife (a) and sheath (b). Knife with bone(?) handle inlaid with two darker bands and brass tip. Dark skin sheath with incised geometric designs and belt hook. Knife 29cm. x 4.5 cm. Sheath 8.5cm x 5cm.
Collection place:
Basuba, Kenya
Culture or time period:
Aweer people
Materials:
Copper (metal)
Object type:
(not specified)
Function:
1.9 Multiple Utility
Department:
Africa (except Ancient Egypt)
Loans:
S1985-1986 #40: SFO Museum (May 21, 1986–October 17, 1986)
Images:
Hearst Museum object titled Knife and sheath, accession number 5-13133a,b, described as Knife (a) and sheath (b). Knife with bone(?) handle inlaid with two darker bands and brass tip. Dark skin sheath with incised geometric designs and belt hook. Knife 29cm. x 4.5 cm. Sheath 8.5cm x 5cm.
Legacy documentation:
Documentation associated with Hearst Museum object titled Knife and sheath, accession number 5-13133a,b, described as Knife (a) and sheath (b). Knife with bone(?) handle inlaid with two darker bands and brass tip. Dark skin sheath with incised geometric designs and belt hook. Knife 29cm. x 4.5 cm. Sheath 8.5cm x 5cm.

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