Knife

62-33-41

From: Mexico (Central America) | Baja California

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 62-33-41
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Seri
Provenience Mexico (Central America) | Baja California
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Metal | Wood | Cotton
Description

Long, rusted blade, one side sharpened; round point; possible made by Seri from tin cans. Handle made of piece of hard wood on one side of blade (which extends full length of handle). piece of soft wood on other. Bound tightly withh spring green and purple cotton stripes.

Length 28.2 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Edward Moser, 1962

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