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

Ceremonial Sword (Eben)

Maker Edo Artist
Date19th Century
Made/manufacturedBenin, Africa
Made/manufacturedNigeria, Africa
MediumBrass, iron, ivory, fiber
Dimensions31 × 7 1/2 × 5 in. (78.7 × 19.1 × 12.7 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Nicole Dintenfass
Object number2016.86.22
Collections
DescriptionFlat bronze blade with cut out motif in center and around edges, ivory handle and loop on tope with cluster of twisted iron rods in center.

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