Knife Item Number: K2.272 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Jack-knife with a forged blade that has a straight cutting edge and a tip that tapers at an angle. The blade is hinged to the wooden handle, which is oval in cross-section, with a metal ferrule.
Item History
- Made in Zaria, Nigeria
- Owned by Michael Mason before May 18, 1972
- Received from Michael Mason (Donor) on May 18, 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Hausa
- Previous Owner
- Michael Mason
- Received from
- Michael Mason (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Zaria, Nigeria
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 18, 1972
- Acquisition Date
- on May 18, 1972
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0198/0009