Sword

84-17-4

From: West Africa | Gabon

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 84-17-4
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience West Africa | Gabon
Date Made 19th Century
Section African
Materials Metal | Wood
Technique Carved
Description

Lanceolate blade with two barbs and oval extension to handle. Raised central rib, incised decoration on both sides of blade near handle. Cross-shaped wooden handle extends up blade to barbs. Three rings carved in wood, one arm partially broken off.

Length 50.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Miller, 1984

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