I wish to enquire about the content displayed on this page.

: E1440

: World Cultures

: Weapon

: Knife with carved ivory handle and wooden & ivory sheath. Written on one side of the handle is; "From Richard Smith Surgeon 1836". On the ivory side of the handle is written; "The gift of Mr. Richard Smith Surgeon 1836". On the top of the handle is a carved elephant. 2 upright crocodiles stand underneath it. On the ivory side of the sheath are 2 horizontal crocodiles, facing towards each other.

This object is in store, please contact the Museum to arrange to see the object.

: Richard Smith Junior

: West Africa, Africa

: Country Unknown, West Africa, Africa

: ?

: Smith, Doctor Richard Junior

: Given by Dr Richard Smith, 1836