Photo of collection object Dagger (Gwálaa)
Dagger (Gwálaa), late 1800s–early 1900s. Metal, shell, leather, fiber, ivory or horn, Overall: 2.5 x 6 cm (1 x 2 3/8 in.); Blade: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.). Gift of J. H. Wade, 1916.719. CC0.

Dagger (Gwálaa)

late 1800s–early 1900s

Maker Unknown

Art of the Americas

Dagger (Gwálaa), late 1800s–early 1900s. Native North America, Northwest Coast, Alaska, Tlingit. Metal, shell, leather, fiber, ivory or horn; overall: 2.5 x 6 cm (1 x 2 3/8 in.); blade: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade 1916.719
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Arms and Armor
Formatted Medium
Metal, shell, leather, fiber, ivory or horn
Dimensions
Overall: 2.5 x 6 cm (1 x 2 3/8 in.); Blade: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)
Accession Number
1916.719
Credit Line
Gift of J. H. Wade
Rights Statement
CC0

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