Throwing Knife

AF1200

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number AF1200
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ababua
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Wood | Iron
Description

Large iron blade extending from handle; blade is narrow just above the handle then widens; at the end of the blade opposite the handle the blade bends slightly to one side and tapers to a sharp point; there are two holes through the face of the blade, just above where the blade becomes wide; there is a small knob sticking out from side of blade opposite to which the blade sharply bends; wooden handle and is tightly wrapped with metal wire.

Length 41 cm
Width 20.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 697 - Other Number

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