Throwing Knife

AF1203

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number AF1203
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ababua
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Iron | Brass | Wood
Description

Large iron blade extending from handle; blade is narrow just above the handle then widens; at the end of the blade opposite the handle the blade bends sharply to one side and tapers to a sharp point; there are three knobs that protrude from the blade; two knobs extending from blade from edge of blade opposite the side to which the blade bends; the third knob extends from other edge and is straight acroass from the lower knob on the other side (knob closer to the handle); there are two large holes through the face of the blade; wooden handle, brass tack ornament base.

Length 37.1 cm
Width 19.2 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 1224 - Other Number

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