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Knife

before 1916

Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo or Central African Republic, unidentified maker

Medium
Iron and copper
Measurements
Overall: 39 cm (15 3/8 in.); Blade: 31.3 cm (12 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of J. H. Wade 1916.1017
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Standing vertically, an iron knife features a cylindrical handle wrapped in horizontal copper bands above a flat, leaf-shaped section with a central ridge. This section transitions into a long, twisted shaft that splits to form an open, oblong loop before rejoining at the base. A small, curved blade points left, its mottled dark gray surface contrasting against the warm metallic grip.

Knife

before 1916

Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo or Central African Republic, unidentified maker

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