Alan MacKenzie Collection of Afghan Knives & Jewelry, n.d.

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred citation:

Alan MacKenzie Collection of Afghan Knives & Jewelry, Accession #8824-at , Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Summary

Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Alan MacKenzie Collection of Afghan Knives & Jewelry, Accession #8824-at , Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

A collection of Afghan nomad jewelry and knives. Items include a perfume flask, necklaces, earrings, cuff links, anklets, ring from an Hellenistic Coin, an amulet with a verse from the Koran, a hair ornament and seven knives and daggars.

"Ring is Probably An Authenic Coin but the Cuff Links are Probably Modern" from the thriving business of manufacturing reproductions in Afghanistan

From Peshawar, Pakistan, reputed to have the oldest continuously operated bazaar inthe world; the weight is relieved by a cord going over the head behind the ears.

Containing a verse from the Koran; Amulet is in "Mango Shape" popular in all art forms throughout Southeast Asia

Mounted in the case, some with ivory handles and some with scabbards

Acquisition information:
This collection was a gift to the Library from the Estate of Colonel Alan MacKenzie, Manatee County, Florida, on June 3, 1993.
Physical description:
This collection consists of 23 items.