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Knife Sheath

2014.03.0449B

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Artifact Identification Knife Sheath   (2014.03.0449B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
    2. :
  2. Armaments
    3. :
  3. Edged Weapons
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Turkana?

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 13.48 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 3.06 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.21 cm
Weight 46 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Glass--Faience, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes N/A
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

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

Pavitt, Nigel. Turkana: Kenya's Nomads of the Jade Sea. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1997.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Lynn and Michael Noel Collection
Reproduction N/A
Reproduction Information N/A

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