The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of December 25, 2025

Knife

early 1900s

Africa, East Africa, Somalia, unknown maker

Iron, rawhide or leather, and horn
Scabbard: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.); Knife including handle: 6.1 cm (2 3/8 in.)
Gift of the Gilpin Players of Karamu House 1929.334
Location: Not on view
  • 1928
    Acquired by Paul Travis on behalf of the African Art Sponsors and the Gilpin Players in Somalia
    1928
    The Gilpin Players of Karamu House
    1929—
    The Cleveland Museum of Art by gift
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