General
    General
    Object Auto ID
    23601
    Alternate Codes
    objectautoid_sahrisv1_29856
    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. The sheath has matching geometric designs and is bound at the top with a metal strip bound around it and at the bottom with band of wire work. A 'toe' projects out at the bottom of the sheath. An arched structure projects out of the shaft and is used to attach a fastening strap to the knife.

    Description
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    Measurement Type Unit Value
    Dimension Comments
    32,7 x 3,9 x 3,7
    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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