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Knife
Native American, Wampanoag
1670–1700
Object Place: Eastern (Northeast) Region
Medium/Technique
Metalwork; iron and wood
Dimensions
2.86 x 23.18 cm (1 1/8 x 9 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Frank B. Bemis Fund
Accession Number1983.11
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsWarfare, hunting, fishing
DescriptionEuropean-made sword or knife blade with Algonkian wooden handle, carved with a narrow band of zigzag, outlined, under a knop end.
InscriptionsLetter "P" inscribed on middle of handle
ProvenanceSaid to have belonged to John Alderman (17th century) and sold by his descendants [see note]. By 1982, William Taylor (dealer), North Attleboro, MA; 1983, sold by William Taylor to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 12, 1983)
NOTE: According to the dealer at the time of the acquisition. This account has not been verified.
NOTE: According to the dealer at the time of the acquisition. This account has not been verified.