Knife

29-42-672

From: United States of America | Southwest Colorado | Mancos Canyon | Sandal House

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 29-42-672
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cliff Dweller
Provenience United States of America | Southwest Colorado | Mancos Canyon | Sandal House
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Stone | Yucca
Description

Double bladed knife, both blades inserted in round handle. Both tanged and tightly wrapped with gum and sinew. Probably used both as an implement and a weapon.

Length 22.86 cm
Width 1.59 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Charles D. Hazzard; subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1896

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