Dagger

42-30-535

From: Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 42-30-535
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Batetela
Provenience Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Copper
Description

Each edge of the blade straight for a short distance from the haft, then almost horizontal to a barb, concave to a second barb, then contracting to a sharp point. Medial ridge on both faces at point, with a wide ornamental strip, mostly of zigzags, from the ridge to the haft. A pierced hole, with frame of concentric grooves, behind each of the four barbs. Tang inserted through wooden grip and extended into a loop covered with copper ornamented with short dashes. Long spool-shaped grip widening to form a straight guard completely covered with punctated copper sheet and with copper wire.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 474 - Collector Number

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