Dagger

AF2115

Location: On Display in the Africa Galleries

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2115
Current Location Africa Galleries - On Display
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Copper Alloy | Iron
Description

Double edge dagger, blade tapers to a point, solid square crosspiece, thin hilt with incised bands, brass half circle pommel.

Length 27.1 cm
Width 2.2 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 25783 - Dealer's Number

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