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Artifact

Horn-Carved Knife

Description

  • Knife carved from a horn
  • Knife blade is carved and blunt, with a notch. 
  • Handle is carved to resemble a warrior's head.

Background Information

  • Purchased as a memento by William McRae on his return from drilling in Java around 1915. 

Map Location

Latitude: 5° 56' 3.797" S
Longitude: 106° 3' 9.493" E

Date

ca. 1900

Dimensions

inches
Length:
1.2
Width:
0.1
Height:
6.5

Events, Places, People

  • William McRae

Originating Location

Unknown

Subject

  • The front of a horn-carved knife. The handle is carved to resemble a warrior head and there is a notch in the blunt blade.
  • The back of a horn-carved knife. The handle is carved to resemble a warrior head and there is a notch in the blunt blade.
  • The handle of a knife that is carved into a warrior's head. The eyes, nose, and mouth are visible.

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