Throwing Knife

42-30-526

From: Northern Zaire | Zaire

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 42-30-526
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Northern Zaire | Zaire
Section African
Materials Iron
Description

Beaked, flat iron blade and grip in one piece, the wide triangular beak separated from the straight section of the blade by a wide, deep notch with one notched edge. Triangular spur just above grip on opposite side. Deeply cut straight and wavy line decoration.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 253 - Collector Number

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