Sword

AF1987A

From: West Africa | Sudan

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF1987A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mandingo | Hausa
Provenience West Africa | Sudan
Section African
Materials Iron | Leather | Wood
Description

Hilt of sword covered with hide and plaited leather; sheath of embossed leather and hide, with double tassel of plaited leather.

Length 61 cm
Width 5 cm
Credit Line Gift of C. R. Jones, 1915

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