Knife Item Number: Aa29 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cylindrical wooden handle with long metal blade which tapers on both sides to a point. Handle is carved near bottom to emphasize pommel. The blade, sharpened on both sides, is secured by a tong extending into the handle to the opposite end where it is bent to hold the blade.
History Of Use
Used in various activities, such as hunting, by men.
Cultural Context
Man's tool.
Item History
- Made in Okavango Swamps, Botswana
- Collected between 1967 and 1975
- Owned by Frank A. Gaudin before September 15, 1975
- Received from Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on September 15, 1975
What
Who
- Culture
- Khoisan ?
- Previous Owner
- Frank A. Gaudin
- Received from
- Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Okavango Swamps, Botswana
When
- Collection Date
- between 1967 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before September 15, 1975
- Acquisition Date
- on September 15, 1975
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 100
- Accession Number
- 0287/0025