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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