Dagger

AF2114A

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2114A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Copper Alloy | Iron
Description

Double edge dagger decorated with double dotted line in center, hilt wrapped with wide metal bands, triangle shaped wood pommel with crosshatching.

Length 22 cm
Width 2.7 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 25781 - Dealer's Number

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