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This blade has a long wooden handle. At the top of the handle is a ribbed section before an engraved top. Inserted in and protruding from the top is a long, thin blade.  
Mossi (Mossi)
Axe
20th century
Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich
1998/1.48

Prestige Axe
20th century
Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich
1998/1.49

Songye (Songye)
Prestige Axe
20th century
Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich
1998/1.50

Prestige Axe
20th century
Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich
1998/1.51
Axe with wooden handle. The bottom of the handle is cylindrical with a small disc-shaped grip at the end, while the upper portion of the handle is composed of two figures on top of one another. They face opposing directions; the lower figure appears to be holding a knife while the other figure may be holding a musical instrument to its mouth. 
Yoruba (Yoruba (culture or style))
Ceremonial Axe
20th century
Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich
1998/1.53

Songye;Tetela (Songye)
Prestige Axe
20th century
Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich
1998/1.54

Prestige Dagger and Sheath
20th century
Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich
1998/1.56A&B
This sword has a long blade with a tri-pointed tip. The center of the blade has a ridge running the length of it. The wooden handle has a V-shaped top.
Mbun (Mbun)
Short Sword
20th century
Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich
1998/1.61
The wood handle of this sword is wrapped in metal wire and embellished with a design of two stacked discs. The cutting edge of the sword runs along the length of one side. The cutting edge is made up of three half circles with the last and largest half circle forming a large, pointed hook. 
Ngombe (Ngombe)
Execution Sword
20th century
Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich
1998/1.63

Mongelima
Ceremonial Sabre
20th century
Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich
1998/1.66

Luba;Songye (Luba (culture or style);Songye)
Janus Headed Axe
20th century
Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich
1998/1.70
Knife with leaf-shaped blade and wooden handle. The blade is engraved with several lines running along the length of the blade, while the handle has various geometric patterns and lines carved in it. 
Kuba (Kuba (Democratic Republic of Congo style))
Knife
20th century
Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich
1998/1.71
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