General
    General
    Object Auto ID
    23603
    Alternate Codes
    objectautoid_sahrisv1_29858
    Common Name
    knife and sheath
    Local Name
    bakatwa
    Quantity
    1.00
    Object Description

    Knife consists of a metal blade with a handle. The sheath has geometric designs in two panels and is bound at the top and at the bottom with bands 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. This has a fretwork design of four inward pointing triangles.

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    History
    Object Age Comment
    19th century
    Cultural Association
    Production Place
    Place of Use
    Collector
    Collector Comment
    Jonathan Lowen
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    x y z
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