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Artifact

Toy Knife

Description

  • Double-ended knife made of purple heart wood from the jungles of Colombia.
  • Both ends of the centre grip are wrapped in orange, green, and natural coloured twine.
  • Centre of the grip is wrapped in animal fur.
  • This knife was made for children to play with.

Background Information

  • Purchased as a memento by John Braybrook, who worked in Colombia from 1930 to 1943.

Map Location

Latitude: 6° 56' 0.535" N
Longitude: 73° 45' 4.226" W

Date

1930-1943

Dimensions

inches
Length:
14.8
Width:
1.0
Height:
1.0

Events, Places, People

  • John T. Braybrook
  • El Centro, Colombia

Originating Location

South America›Colombia

Subject

  • The front of a double-ended wooden knife toy. It is dark brown with points on either end. There is white fur wrapped around the centre. Green, orange, and natural-coloured twined are wrapped around either side of the fur before the points.
  • The back of a double-ended wooden knife toy. It is dark brown with points on either end. There is white fur wrapped around the centre. Green, orange, and natural-coloured twined are wrapped around either side of the fur before the points.

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