Dagger

AF1066

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number AF1066
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Batetela | Sangu
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Iron | Wood | Copper
Description

Iron blade, triangular shape; wooden handle, parts covered with copper-corners at top end of handle, two bands wrapped around center of, copper is ornamented with small circular indentations; iron loop protruding from base (pomel) end.

Length 41.5 cm
Width 7.3 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 1256 - Other Number

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