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Finger Knife

1971.12.0008

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Artifact Identification Finger Knife   (1971.12.0008)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Personal Gear
    3. :
  3. Personal Assistive Artifacts
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date Colonial, 20th century
Culture Turkana
Location On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 10.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 5.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.8 cm
Weight 24 g
Measuring Remarks Width includes curvature.
Materials Metal--Iron
Manufacturing Processes Forging, Wrapping
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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