Dagger

Sheath

42-30-627A

From: Sudan | Ethiopia

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 42-30-627A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Sudan | Ethiopia
Section African
Materials Iron | Wood | Leather
Description

Carried in sleeve. Double-edged iron blade with nearly parallel sides rounded to point. Tang inserted through black wooden cylindrical grip which is widened into a guard and into a disc-like pommel. Simple incised lines around grip.

Length 22.7 cm
Width 6.7 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 552 - Collector Number

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