Koummya, Dagger

1977.01.0364A

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Koummya, Dagger (1977.01.0364A)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Science & Technology T&E : Armaments : Edged Weapons
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Africa, North : Morocco
Period	N/A
Date	20th century
Culture	Moroccan

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	38.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	5.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	2.4 cm
Weight	274 g
Measuring Remarks	N/A
Materials	Plant--Wood, Metal
Manufacturing Processes	Forging, Forging--Cold, Chased, Carved

Research Remarks

Description	Under Review
Published Description	N/A
Bibliography	North, Anthony. (1985) An Introduction to Islamic Arms. London: H.M.S.O., pgs. 37-39. Spring, Christopher. 1993. African arms and armor. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, p.7 and pages 24-26. Stone, George Cameron. (1961) A glossary of the construction, decoration and use of arms and armor in all countries and in all times, together with some closely related subjects. New York : Jack Brussel, Pub. See “Jambiya” pgs. 310-314. Cheri Vitez, Research Associate, 5/10/2011

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication	Avery Brundage Collection
Reproduction	no

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