Man's Dirk

late 19th–early 20th century

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Caption

Man's Dirk, late 19th–early 20th century. Iron, ivory, 1 11/16 x 12 3/16 in. (4.3 x 31 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Robert Sharp Kunkel, 25.802. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Title

Man's Dirk

Date

late 19th–early 20th century

Period

Mahdi Period

Geography

Place made: South Africa

Medium

Iron, ivory

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

1 11/16 x 12 3/16 in. (4.3 x 31 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Robert Sharp Kunkel

Accession Number

25.802

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