Knife
| Object Number: | 42-30-559 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Baluba |
| Provenience: | Zaire |
| Section: | African |
| Materials: | Iron Ivory |
| Length: | 31 cm |
| Width: | 7 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 453 - Other Number |
Description
Double-edged iron blade, sides parallel for 2/3 length except that they are very slightly concave, then tapering to sharp point; medial ridge and ridge close to edge on both faces. Tang inserted through and hooked over the end of the ivory grip which is flattened hourglass shape and is ornamented on all surfaces with deeply cut circles with punctate centres.
Current & Past Exhibitions:
| Africa Galleries: From Maker To Museum (16 Nov 2019) | View Objects in Exhibition |
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