Knife, scabbard and belt

NameKnife, scabbard and belt

CultureBedouin

Place madeSaudi Arabia, Middle East, Asia

MediumLeather, metal, wood, glass

Dimensionsa: 2 3/8 × 20 7/8 in. (6 × 53 cm)
b: 2 3/8 × 15 3/4 in. (6 × 40 cm)
c: 2 3/4 × 35 1/16 in. (7 × 89 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Senta Hoge, A.2012.82.23

Object numberA.2012.82.23a-c

Descriptiona) Knife: Has a curved and tapered blade with engraved dots and circles on both sides. The hilt has one red glass jewel and two raised circles with decorative work between. A band of metal goes around the middle of the hilt and where the blade joins. The back of the handle has five visible nails fastening the wood in place. b) Scabbard. Silver colored metal surface is heavily ornamented on front with lines of balls, wire work, plaques and one red jewel. Between the metal is a a fur covered leather section. The back appears to be plain, with leather attached to it. Wood is inserted into the top opening to secure the blade. c) Belt: Has metal buckle on one end, tab with holes on other end. Tab end is tapered. Belt is contructed of several colors of leather joined and decorated with narrow lacing. Front main color is light, with darker brown diamond shaped decorations and brown and green lacing. Back is plain brown. Brown binding on all edges. Tab with holes is reddish. Scabbard is slipped through two loops (one wide, diagonal, and ornamented, one narrow and vertical) on belt to hold it in place.