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ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object Name
knife
Paper Knife
Object Number
ABDUA:59143
Other Number
H181+2
Other Number Type
old number
Brief Description
Knife (paper?) (3 of 4) made in ivory. Decorated on handle with incised circles filled with a central dot, and linear work outlined with red pigment. Slight curvature to blade.
Dimensions
Length: 158 mm Width (of blade at widest point): 25mm
Materials
ivory
Condition
Fair
Completeness
Complete
Object Production Date
1930
Place Key
Africa, Nyasaland
Inscription Content
Old Label reads 'Nyasaland. Presented by Mrs W. Angus. 05 /01 /53.'
Aquisition Source
Angus, Mrs W; Marischal College, Aberdeen
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