Throwing Knife

Azande people, Democratic Republic of the Congo, African

Late 19th or early 20th century

  • Titles Throwing Knife (Descriptive)
  • Medium steel
  • Dimensions Overall: 18 x 3/8 x 18 in. (45.7 x 1 x 45.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Jay Jacobs, 1967.110.4
  • Work Type throwing knife
  • Classification Weapons and Ammunition

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