Metadata
Title
DOLK
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Description
This dagger has two parts. It has a wooden handle, into which an obsidian blade almost as big as the handle is stuck. The whole handle and the joint between handle and blade are coated with a thick layer of Parinarium. This way the blade is tightened and the handle can be shaped and adorned in the d...
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Location of creation
Admiralty Island Group (Papua New Guinea)
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Material(s)
wood
obsidian
colorant
resin (organic material)
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Date made
No start date – Jan 1, 1905
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Type(s)
knives (cutting tools)
daggers (weapons)
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Technique(s)
No Technique(s) available
Maker(s)
No Maker(s) available
Inscription(s)
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