dagger, knife

Object number:

H18.545B

Object name:

dagger; knife

Date made:

Early 20th century

Material/Technique:

carved bone

Dimensions:

H: 9 in, W: 2 in, D: 2 in

Credit line:

Gift of Mr. A. Hayes

Physical description:

Carved cassowary bone knife.

Content description:

carved bone knifeKnives or daggers, bone. One decorated with red seeds "Knives or daggers made of bone. One decorated with red seeds. New Guinea, Melanesia." (warehouse card)

Currently on display in the Gallery of California History

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