Ornamental Chief’s Knife

Democratic Republic of the Congo, African

1875 - 1925

  • Titles Ornamental Chief's Knife (Descriptive)
  • Medium steel, wood, brass
  • Dimensions Overall: 1 x 7 x 29 1/4 in. (2.5 x 17.8 x 74.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Jay Jacobs, 1967.103.7
  • Work Type knife
  • Classification Weapons and Ammunition

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