Knife Sheath

42-21-263B

From: Sudan

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 42-21-263B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Nuba
Provenience Sudan
Section African
Materials Horn (animal part) | Iron | Leather
Description

Long, double-edged blade with sharp point, widest at about one-quarter length from point. Rectilinear handle of antelope horizontally striated and terminating in three projections. Sheath and carrying loop of white lather, the latter with metal buckle; slight ornamental red and green lacing.

Length 40.5 cm
Width 4.3 cm
Credit Line Gift of Percy C. Madeira Jr., 1942
Other Number 353 - Collector Number

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