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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Ceremonial knife
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Ceremonial knife

Artist Sierra Leonean Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedSierra Leone, Africa
PurchasedSierra Leone, Africa
MediumIron, wood, brass
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/4 x 6 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. (28.58 x 16.83 x 3.18 cm)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Robin and Donna Poynor
Object number2023.30.6
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DescriptionKnife with curved blade, with small stabbing blade attached, figurated handle with two heads.
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