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knife

human history
  • Other Name

    Lunga (Iban)

  • Description

    Knife

    Used for needlework. Made from metal, fabric, beads, and string. A curved blade made from metal on a twisted metal handle. The end of the handle has 4 strings of beads, 2 in yellow, 2 in red, with folded pieces of red cloth

  • Place
  • Accession Number
    1990.40
  • Accession Date
    12 Feb 1990
  • Other Id

    53424 (ethnology)

  • Department
knife, 1990.40, 53424, Cultural Permissions Apply

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