Knife

82-7-132

From: Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Bun Mi

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Mit Ngom | มีดงอม | Mit | มีด
Object Number 82-7-132
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Isaan
Provenience Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Bun Mi
Site Name Ban Bun Mi | บ้านบุญมี
Date Made 1900-1981
Section Asian
Materials Iron | Bamboo
Subject Cutting Tool | Food Processing Tools and Equipment
Description

An iron and bamboo knife for women, especially for collecting bamboo shoots and firewood. The blade is rounded rather than pointed.

Length 36.5 cm
Width 5.2 cm
Credit Line Thai-Lao Ethnographic Expedition, Joyce C. White, 1981
Other Number 220 - Field Number

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