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.
Description
History
History
Object Age Comment
19th century
Cultural Association
Production Place
Place of Use
Collector
Collector Comment
Jonathan Lowen
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