Knife

50-30-5B

From: India | Khasi Hills

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Ka Tari
Object Number 50-30-5B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience India | Khasi Hills
Section Asian
Materials Iron | Brass
Description

Wooden handle/rectangular and curved. Grip end is turned upward/concave side very deeply grooved. Blade is attached to the handle with an iron bolt through the basal perforations on blade. Bolt is fitted with brass (?) washers.

Credit Line Purchased from U. R. Ehrenfels, 1950

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