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Title |
Sword |
Date |
19th-20th Century |
Medium |
Iron with wood, pigment, and patina |
Dimensions |
H-25 W-4 D-4 inches |
Accession Number |
94.10 |
Department |
AFRICAN |
Description |
Oar-shaped blade with incised, horizontal decorations near top, fluted towards bottom. Rounded wood handle with point at end. Kupa peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. 19th-mid 20th century. |
Credit line |
Dr. Frederick Mebel |
Search Terms |
19th Century 20th Century Africa African Blade Democratic Republic of the Congo Fluted Iron Kupa Peoples Metal Oar-Shaped Patina Pigment Sculpture Sword Weapon Wood |