Dagger

42-30-40

From: United States of America | Alaska

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 42-30-40
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tlingit
Provenience United States of America | Alaska
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Iron | Hide | Copper
Description

Two blades, the grip between wound with thong. ONe blade much longer, both are double-edged tapering to point and have flattened medial ridge on one face, the other face being concave. Copper cap on each blade at junction with grip.

Length 51.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 445 - Collector Number

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