Dagger
59-28-1
From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Curatorial Section: African
| Object Number | 59-28-1 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Batetela |
| Provenience | Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo |
| Section | African |
| Materials | Iron | Wood | Copper |
| Description | Double-edged iron blade with deep medial groove, except at point, on both faces. Edges near tang serrated, widest part of blade at end of serration, sides then recurved to point. Tang inserted in wooden grip, bound half its length with copper wire; copper cap on end. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Edward Sasman, 1959 |
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