Parrying knife

Unknown 1862/1993

Complexul National Muzeal ASTRA
Sibiu, Romania

Sickle blade double edged, with three holes; the end of the handle is of a cylindrical shape and the grip is made of a narrow and elongated cylinder which, approaching the blade, it is covered by a metal wire placed in a spiral. Material: wood and metal . It comes from South Sudan - Djur (Luo/Bongo) and it belongs to Franz Binder Collection.

Details

Title: Parrying knife
Creator: Unknown
Date: 1862/1993
Physical Dimensions: w5 x h45 x d24 cm
Provenance: ASTRA Museum
Type: Handmade
External Link: ASTRA Museum

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