Stone circumcision knife

Made:
1701-1890 in Peru
Stone circumcision knife

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Stone circumcision knife
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Stone circumcision knife, carved and polished with human head in relief, from Inca, Peru, c.1701-1890

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A77290
Materials:
stone
Measurements:
overall: 20 mm x 74 mm x 31 mm, .06 kg
type:
circumcision knife
credit:
Sala