Knife

AF1042

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number AF1042
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bushongo
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Wood | Brass
Description

Wooden, Ikula. During the time of the new moon, iron state knives are not allowed to be worn, and these wooden ones are substituted.

Rectanglar shaped blade, slightly tapering towards the base; lines incised on both the front and back, outling the shape of the blade; raised segment in center with four holes; fifth hole at base; a small piece of iron protrudes from two holes; bulbous handle, ornamented with three brass tacks (one missing); four more tacks found in center of handle.

Length 33 cm
Width 7.8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 1020 - Other Number

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