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Object number

IPSMG:R.1938.1.90
Institution name

Ipswich Collections
Object name

knife
Description

Knife made of curved coconut wood pointed at each end, with seven shark teeth lashed along the inner edge at intervals using plaited coconut fibre cord. Two teeth have broken historically and are now missing. Stuck-on label: '1938.1.90'. Used in combat together with coconut fibre armour.
Production place

Micronesia, Kiribati
Production period

19th Century
Material

Coconut wood, Shark Tooth, coconut fibre

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