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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