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

Knife

Maker Kuba Artist
Dateundated
Made/manufacturedDemocratic Republic of Congo, Africa
MediumWood, iron, lead, inlaid handle
Dimensions14 1/2 x 3 5/8 x 2 1/4 in. (36.8 x 9.2 x 5.7 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Saul A. Geronemus
Object numberS-72-40
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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 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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