Dagger

82-13-1

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 82-13-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Batetela
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Iron | Wood | Brass
Description

Composite hilt- upper portion; dark (painted?) wood with round brass and iron (steel?) bosses. Lower portion; wood encased in wound metal coils, with solid brass bottom. Blade is of iron or steel, leaf shaped.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. William L. McLean, Jr., 1982

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