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
    Material Types
    Technique Types
    Measurement Type Unit Value
    Dimension Comments
    48,2 x 5,5 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
    Media