Abarait, Wrist Knife

1971.12.0026

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Abarait, Wrist Knife   (1971.12.0026)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Gear
  4. :
  5. Personal Assistive Artifacts
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Colonial
Date 20th century
Culture Turkana
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 11.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 9.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.7 cm
Weight 41 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Iron, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales
Manufacturing Processes Forging, Cutting

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Fisher, Angela. Africa Adorned. Collins: London, 1984.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no

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