Knife

About this object

History of use

Used by men.

Narrative

Knife with 'medicine of warning', left on a path used by missionaries, possibly as a warning.

Physical description

Knife (a) with a slightly curved rusted metal blade and the tang of the blade protruding through the butt end of the bone and wood handle. Sheath of light brown reed, one piece folded at one end (b) to hold a second piece of reed (d) and protect the blade point. A length of light brown reed (c) is used to secure the knife inside the sheath.