General
General
Object Auto ID
23611
Alternate Codes
objectautoid_sahrisv1_29866
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 bound with wirework in its lower half. The sheath has wire work at its upper, middle and lower sections. It is carved with geometric designs. An angular 'toe' projects out at the bottom of the sheath and an arched structure projects out of the shaft (used to attach a fastening strap to the knife).
Description
History
History
Object Age Comment
19th century
Cultural Association
Production Place
Place of Use
Collector
Collector Comment
Jonathan Lowen
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