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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Ceremonial sword with double lobed handle (afena or akofena)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Ceremonial sword with double lobed handle (afena or akofena)

Maker Baule Artist
Date19th-20th century
Made/manufacturedCôte d'Ivoire, Africa
MediumIron, bronze, gold leaf
Dimensions47 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (121.3 x 19.7 x 11.4 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Nicole Dintenfass
Object number2016.86.3
Collections
DescriptionSword with double lobed handle of wood, with delicately incised motifs of human faces and geometric shapes; remnant pieces of gold leaf in incised areas.
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