Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 22 Nov 2017
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A large two-handed Nepalese sacrificial knife (kukri)
A large two-handed Nepalese sacrificial knife (kukri), heavy blade 25 in., of characteristic forward curving form with double curved edge, painted with an eye (refreshed); long wooden baluster grip fixed with three copper rivets; lacks scabbard. The size of this kukri would suggest its use in the ritual sacrifice of buffalo or goats.
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