Short Sword

Accession Number
1998/1.102

Title
Short Sword

Artist(s)
Banja

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
metal blade with copper wrapped wood handle

Dimensions
15 7/16 in x 5 1/4 in (39.2 cm x 13.3 cm)

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

Label copy

Primary Object Classification
Arms and Armor

Primary Object Type
sword

Collection Area
African

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Keywords
ceremonial weapons
prestige
symbols of office or status
weaponry

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