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Sword

Object Number:68-18-49B
Current Location: Collections Storage
Culture:Fang
Provenience: Gabon
Section:African
Materials:Ivory
Length: 47 cm
Width: 4 cm
Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. S. Logan Kerr, 1968

Description

Pair of matching ivory swords made by native for MHK. Of split elephant tusk. Flat on one side, handle in relief. Long curved blade tapering to point.

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