Knife

42-30-451A

From: Sumatra

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 42-30-451A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Sumatra
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Ivory
Description

Single-edged steel blade with thick convex back, sharp point, recurved cutting edge widening to guard on cutting side. Steel socket over wooden grip almost completely covered with ivory.

Length 36 cm
Width 3 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 553 - Collector Number

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