Crooked Knife
46-6-97
Location: On Display in the Native North America Gallery
From: United States of America | North Carolina
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Number | 46-6-97 |
| Current Location | Native North America Gallery - On Display |
| Culture | Cherokee |
| Provenience | United States of America | North Carolina |
| Culture Area | Southeast Culture Area |
| Date Made | 1940-1950 CE |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Wood | Metal |
| Description | Blade made from file, one edge sharpened, bend in middle, and end cut off. Tang inserted in wooden handle. "Crooked blade knife (southern type) used in hollowing and carving masks and spoons, bowls, etc. Obtained from West Long who has used it for some years. |
| Length | 18 cm |
| Width | 6.03 cm |
| Depth | 2.86 cm |
| Credit Line | Cherokee Expedition; Frank G. Speck and John G. Witthoft, 1946 |
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