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

Ceremonial Sword

Maker Turka Artist
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
Made/manufacturedBurkina Faso
MediumIron
Dimensions32 × 6 × 1/4 in. (81.3 × 15.2 × 0.6 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Nicole Dintenfass
Object number2016.86.8
Collections
DescriptionIron staff with curved handle and blade.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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