Knife

African

  • Titles Knife (Descriptive)
  • Medium iron
  • Dimensions 13 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 in. (33 x 3.8 x 0.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mortimer B. and Sue Fuller, 2006.122
  • Work Type knife
  • Classification Weapons and Ammunition

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