Wrist Knife

CultureTurkana

MediumCopper, iron, twine

DimensionsOverall: 5 × 5 3/16 × 1/4 inches (12.7 × 13.18 × 0.64 cm)

Credit LineThe Collection of Marjorie Schick

Object number2017.80.368

On View

Not on view

Collections

Architecture, Design and Decorative Arts

Terms

DescriptionA flat disc, with the outer edged wrapped in twine, and a rectanular cutout leading to the open center circle to be worn. Some of the twine is fraying.

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