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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