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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