Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The paper knife is long and thin. On one side it is decorated with two figures in low relief. One perches on the top of the knife. It wears a headdress and holds its arms crossed in front of it. The other sits on the bottom near the point. It also wears a headdress. Between them are various decorative motifs based on Pre-Columbian models. They are geometric in design.

Made from:

Silver

Date made:

20th c.

Size:

13.6 cm (5 3/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

12.336

Class:

SILVER

Signature marks:

MARK on back are two unidentified hallmarks: S5; triangle (silver content)

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973