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Ceremonial knife
The striking blade, which has an asymmetrical shape, is remarkable. Instead of a point, the blade is forged in a round, flat club shape. The shaft is wrapped with a metal band. The blade is finely decorated.
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Sammlungen der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
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Cultural attribution
Mumou
Object type
Messer
Dimensions
L 50 cm / B (Griff) 4,5 cm / B (Klinge) 10 cm
Material/Technique
iron (metal), wood (plant material)
Forged
Forged
Object genre
weapon
Current location
Sammlungen der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Inventory number
JGU ES 2308
Other number(s)
Linden-Museum: 10287
2308
2308
Provenance and sources
when
before 1900
where
Demokratische Republik Kongo
when
before 1900
where
Demokratische Republik Kongo
who
von Reischach, Hans - Owners
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