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Executioner's Knife with Sheath
1800–1900
Gold, iron, leather
2005.468.A,.B
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Swordbearer's Helmet
1875–1950
Fur and gold
2003.319
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Musket
1870–1930
Wood, brass tacks, and iron
97.1308
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Knife
1925–1935
Iron, gold leaf, wood
97.1266
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1895–1905
Iron, wood, gold leaf
97.1265
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1945–1955
Iron, wood, and gold leaf
97.1263
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Knife
1895–1905
Iron, wood, gold leaf
97.1262
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1945–1955
Iron, wood, and gold leaf
97.1261
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Knife and Sheath
1900–1950
Iron, wood, gold leaf, leather, and shell
97.1260.A,.B
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Knife
1925–1935
Iron, wood, gold leaf
97.1259
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Knife
1915–1925
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97.1257
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Helmet
1850–1900
Wood and gold leaf
97.909
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Sword bearer's helmet
1900–1925
Antelope skin, wood, and gold leaf
97.893
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Bandolier's Belt
1900–1970
Leather, wood, iron, wood, gold leaf, gold
97.749
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Bandolier with ornaments
1900–1950
Leather, gourd, iron, wood, gold leaf, cast gold, and repoussé sheet gold
97.743
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