Dagger

AF1028

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number AF1028
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Batetela | Malela
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Iron | Wood
Description

Iron blade, raised protrusion down the center of front and back; sides of base of blade are etched; decorative iron pieces are nailed into wooden hilt; iron loop protrudes from the base, sides etched as well.

Length 36.5 cm
Width 6.2 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 657 - Other Number

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