General
    General
    Object Auto ID
    23600
    Alternate Codes
    objectautoid_sahrisv1_29855
    Common Name
    knife and sheath
    Local Name
    bakatwa
    Quantity
    1.00
    Object Description

    Knife consists of a metal blade with a handle. The handle has an upper section that is carved with geometric designs a raised cone-like feature and a truncated cone as a finial that is covered with wire work. The sheath has matching geometric designs and is bound top middle and bottom with band of wire work. A small 'toe' projects out at the bottom of the sheath. A projecting arched structure on the shaft is used to attach a fastening strap to the knife.

    Description
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    Measurement Type Unit Value
    Dimension Comments
    39,3 x 3,5 x 2,9
    History
    Object Age Comment
    19th century
    Cultural Association
    Production Place
    Place of Use
    Collector
    Collector Comment
    Jonathan Lowen
    Date Retrieved Reference Types Citation
    Site Association
    x y z
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