Knife

73-11-6A

From: India | Darjeeling Hills

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Kukri | Gurkha
Object Number 73-11-6A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience India | Darjeeling Hills
Section Asian
Materials Metal | Hide | Wood
Description

Large knife of three knife group/ Kukrie/Ghurka type, native to Nepal. Set includes a skinning knife, sharpener and cleaner. Handle is curved/round, carved two-tiered with flat top with small knob. Handle is inlaid with metal diamonds.

Credit Line Bequest of Chester A. Asher, Jr., 1973

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