Dagger
AF1184
From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Curatorial Section: African
Object Number | AF1184 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Ababua |
Provenience | Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo |
Section | African |
Materials | Iron | Wood | Copper |
Description | Iron blade extending from handle; blade is narrow just above the handle then widens and tapers to a sharp point; there are four holes through the face of the blade arranged in two sets of two; one set of two are a few cms above the handle and are closer to one edge of the blade; other set of two are just above the first set and are closer to other edge of blade; wooden handle wrapped in copper wire; part of handle farthest from blade is bow tie shaped. |
Length | 41.5 cm |
Width | 4.2 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912 |
Other Number | 565 - Other Number |
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