Crooked Knife

46-6-97

From: United States of America | North Carolina

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 46-6-97
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cherokee
Provenience United States of America | North Carolina
Culture Area Southeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Metal
Description

Blade made from file, one edge sharpened, bend in middle, and end cut off. Tang inserted in wooden handle. "Crooked blade knife (southern type) used in hollowing and carving masks and spoons, bowls, etc. Obtained from West Long who has used it for some years.

Length 18 cm
Credit Line Cherokee Expedition; Frank G. Speck and John G. Witthoft, 1946

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