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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