Dagger

AF1081

From: Zaire | Belgian Congo | Bangala District

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number AF1081
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Baloi | Baloi
Provenience Zaire | Belgian Congo | Bangala District
Section African
Materials Iron | Wood
Description

Iron blade extends from wooden handle; blade tapers to a point; base of handle is of a large pommel; there are several brass studs stuck into one side and the bottom of the pommel; center portion of handle is narrow and wrapped in metal wire; handle widens just below the blade.

Length 38.1 cm
Width 6.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 608 - Other Number

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