Sword with Scabbard

North African (Tuareg)

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Sword with Scabbard
Date: 19th century
Culture: North African (Tuareg)
Medium: Iron, leather, wood
Dimensions: L. with scabbard 33 15/16 in. (86.2 cm); L. without scabbard 32 15/16 in. (83.1 cm); L. of blade 27 1/8 in. (68.8 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 2.1 oz. (513.1 g); Wt. of scabbard 4.4 oz. (124.7 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1969
Object Number: 69.160.1a, b
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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