KNIFE
Shona culture, Zimbabwe
Early 20th century
Iron, wood, copper
Long. total: 19.8; Long. blade: 11 cm

Double-edged blade.
A wooden rocket, hollowed out by one-third, and carved with geometric patterns.
Decorated wooden sheath, filigreed with twisted copper wire, with a loop for a wrist strap.

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