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Chief Legaic War Dagger

Creator Tsimshian, Northern British Columbia

Datec. 1790-1830

Mediumhand forged iron or steel, copper, hide, string, abalone shell, pigment

Dimensions55.2 cm (21 3/4 in.) length

Credit LineThe Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario

Object numberAGO.125881

LocationNot currently on display

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