Throwing Knife

42-30-515

From: Zaire

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 42-30-515
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Azande
Provenience Zaire
Section African
Materials Fiber | Iron
Description

Nearly straight, pointed, iron blade with down-curved crescentic blade at acute angle 11 cm. from point; and pointed, almost horizontal spur from other side near grip, which is a flat extension of the blade covered with basketry. Engraved decoration on one face; serrated lines following contours, X's, and double arc.

Height 43 cm
Width 32 cm
Thickness 0.9 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942

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