Accession No

1988.293


Description

Iron bladed knife, with sheath of metal and wood encased in leather with leather strap.


Place

Asia; South Asia; India; Rajasthan; Sirohi District; Uppalagarh


Period

20th century 1987


Source

Unnithan, Maya [collector]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1988.293


Cultural Affliation

Girahya [Girasia]


Material

Metal; Iron; Wood; Leather


Local Term

chhuri


Measurements


Events

Context (CMS Context)
Used for protection, carried by Girahya men. Also used for cutting; Collected by: Unnithan.Maya in 1987
Event Date 16/5/1988
Author: maa


Description (CMS Description)
Iron bladed knife, with sheath of metal and wood encased in leather with leather strap; Good; Whole
Event Date 16/5/1988
Author: maa


FM:80127

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