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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Ceremonial Sword (afena)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Ceremonial Sword (afena)

Maker Akan Artist
Date19th -20th century
Made/manufacturedCôte d'Ivoire
MediumIron
Dimensions42 1/2 × 8 1/2 × 3/4 in. (108 × 21.6 × 1.9 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Nicole Dintenfass
Object number2016.86.4
Collections
DescriptionSword with crocodile motif handle and cut out crocodile on blade.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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