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Catalog Number

CAS 0143-0167   CAS 0143-0167; Dagger
Category Weaponry
Object Name Dagger
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Canvas fabric; Cordage
Description Double-edged dagger with triangular blade whose lateral edges taper to sharp distal point; Wide central groove extends entire length of blade; Constricted hand grip is wrapped in canvas fabric and then completely wrapped in 2-ply native cordage or string; Expanded pommel or proximal end is shaped like a shark's head with cutout eyes and down-turned mouth, probably representing a shark or dogfish.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.8, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 44.9