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| Maker(s): | Unknown | | Culture: | African; Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba
| | Title: | Ceremonial knife
| | Date Made: | Mid 19th - early 20th century
| | Type: | Armament; Ceremonial
| | Materials: | Iron with hide and hair handle, wire made from copper alloy, vegetal fibers (seam), and unidentified matter
| | Place Made: | Africa; Democratic Republic of the Congo
| | Measurements: | Overall: 23 in; 58.4 cm
| | Accession Number: | MH 1963.1.U.OI
| | Credit Line: | Gift of Emil J. Arnold, through Mrs. J. O'Leary (Doris E. Anderson, class of 1935)
| | Museum Collection: | Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Wrought iron double cutting short spear with leather-covered handle, traces of fur remaining on handle
Tags:
African; indigenous people; weapons; swords; knives Subjects:
African (general, continental cultures); Indigenous peoples; Swords Link to share this object record:
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