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Title |
Sword (Takoba) |
Date |
19th-20th Century |
Medium |
Iron, Brass |
Dimensions |
H-62.25 W-9.5 D-1 inches |
Accession Number |
86.100 |
Department |
AFRICAN |
Description |
Long steel blade with bronze hilt decorated with five knob-like bronze protuberances one of which is a head. |
Credit line |
Dr. Frederick Mebel |
Search Terms |
19th Century 20th Century Africa: Sub-Saharan Diversity African Blade Bronze Cameroon Ceremonial Object Fulani Head Hilt Nigeria Steel Sword Takoba Weapon |