Dagger

AF2114B

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2114B
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 curved dotted line in near hilt, crosshatching on base of hilt, thin hilt with five angular bands, brass trianglar pommel.

Length 23.4 cm
Width 3.8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 25782 - Dealer's Number

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