Accession Number
1998/1.101

Title
Knife

Artist(s)
Bamileke

Artist Nationality
Bamileke

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
metal and wood

Dimensions
12 3/8 in x 2 3/4 in (31.5 cm x 7 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich

Subject matter
In Central Africa, metal swords were used as weapons of warfare and at other times as ceremonial items. The specific function of this sword is unknown. 

Physical Description
The blade of this sword is large and flat. The center of this paddle-like blade has a textured, dotted center. The wooden handle has a ribbed section in the center. 

Primary Object Classification
Metalwork

Primary Object Type
knife

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
ceremonial weapons
knife
knife weapons
metalwork (visual works)