Ceremonial Sword (ngulu)
1800s–1900s
Maker Unknown
African Art
Ceremonial Sword (ngulu), 1800s–1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ngombe-style, Doko-style, or Iboko-style maker. Iron alloy, wood, copper alloy, and pigment; overall: 54.6 cm (21 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Donna L. and Robert H. Jackson 2015.157
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Arms and Armor
- Formatted Medium
- Iron alloy, wood, copper alloy, and pigment
- Dimensions
- Overall: 54.6 cm (21 1/2 in.)
- Departments
- African Art
- Accession Number
- 2015.157
- Credit Line
- Gift of Donna L. and Robert H. Jackson
- Rights Statement
- CC0
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