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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Throwing knife currency (oshele)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Throwing knife currency (oshele)

Maker Ndengese Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedDemocratic Republic of Congo
MediumIron
Dimensions26 1/4 × 14 1/2 × 1/16 in. (66.7 × 36.8 × 0.2 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum Purchase with funds from the Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Acquisition Fund
Object number2018.56
Collections
DescriptionForged metal with two triangular blades on left, one with one blade on right. Each is curved and tapers to a fine point that is twisted on the extremities.
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