The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of December 21, 2025

Sword (byongi)

late 1800s to early 1900s

Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ekonda-style or Kundu-style maker

Iron alloy and wood
Overall: 53.9 cm (21 1/4 in.)
Gift of Donna L. and Robert H. Jackson 2015.159
Location: Not on view
  • Jacques Hautelet, La Jolla, CA
    various Belgian private collections
    ?–2015
    Donna L. and Robert H. Jackson
    2015–
    the Cleveland Museum of Art by gift
  • Standing on Ceremony: Traditional African Arms from the Donna L. and Robert H. Jackson Collection. Cleveland: Western Reserve Historical Society, April 24 through November 7, 2004
  • {{cite web|title=Sword (byongi)|url=false|author=|year=late 1800s to early 1900s|access-date=21 December 2025|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2015.159