Sword

42-30-513

From: Zaire

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 42-30-513
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Azande
Provenience Zaire
Section African
Materials Iron | Wood
Description

Single-edged, somewhat sickle-like iron blade, with crescent-like barb on the cutting edge near the grip. Wide groove on one face near the back except for an offset section of 13.3 cm. at the point. Tang through spool-shaped wooden grip.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 457 - Collector Number

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