Accession Number
1985/1.157

Title
Ritual Sword

Artist(s)
Kuba

Artist Nationality
Kuba (Democratic Republic of Congo style)

Object Creation Date
circa 1900

Medium & Support
Iron, wood, copper and tkoola powder

Dimensions
1 9/16 in x 21 3/4 in x 3 7/8 in (3.9 cm x 55.2 cm x 9.8 cm)

Credit Line
Museum Purchase made possible by the Friends of the Museum of Art

Subject matter
used as scepter of address when speaking with king.

Physical Description
wood handle covered with copper and camwood powder

Primary Object Classification
Metalwork

Primary Object Type
sword

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
rituals (events)
swords
weapons