Dagger

AF2114C

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2114C
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Date Made 18th-19th century CE
Section African
Materials Copper Alloy | Iron
Description

Double edge dagger decorated with double dotted line in center and curved line a sides, blade tapers to a point, alternating thin and wide bands wrapped around hilt and crosspiece, round pommel.

Length 26.5 cm
Width 3 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 25785 - Dealer's Number

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