Knife
42-30-585
From: Zaire | Belgian Congo | Katanga Province
Curatorial Section: African
Object Number | 42-30-585 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Zaire | Belgian Congo | Katanga Province |
Section | African |
Materials | Iron | Wood |
Description | Double-edged curved iron blade widening to triangular end, with "stem" with convex sides and long slit; slight medial ridge on both faces. Tang inserted in cylindrical wooden grip widened slightly at end and wrapped, except for the end, with iron wire. |
Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
Other Number | 377 - Collector Number |
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