Artist
Unknown African
CultureAkan peoples
Titles
- Sword with Sheath
Date1800–1899
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumIron, wood, gold leaf, leather
Dimensions.A, sword: 33 1/2 × 4 inches (85.1 × 10.2 cm)
.B, sheath: 23 1/2 × 5 3/4 inches (59.7 × 14.6 cm)
.C, mudfish ornament: 6 1/4 × 5 1/8 × 2 inches (15.9 × 13 × 5.1 cm)
.B, sheath: 23 1/2 × 5 3/4 inches (59.7 × 14.6 cm)
.C, mudfish ornament: 6 1/4 × 5 1/8 × 2 inches (15.9 × 13 × 5.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.1366.1.A,.B
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
201M Blaffer Gallery
Exposé
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Department
African Art, Glassell CollectionObject Type
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