Throwing Knife

Nsakara people, African

About 1900

  • Titles Throwing Knife (Descriptive)
  • Medium steel, wood
  • Dimensions Overall: 27 1/4 x 9 x 1 1/4 in. (69.2 x 22.9 x 3.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Jay Jacobs, 1967.87.3
  • Work Type knife
  • Classification Weapons and Ammunition

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