Photo of collection object Sword (byongi) — Sword (byongi), late 1800s to early 1900s. Iron alloy and wood, Overall: 53.9 cm (21 1/4 in.). Gift of Donna L. and Robert H. Jackson, 2015.159. CC0.

Sword (byongi)

late 1800s to early 1900s

Maker Unknown

African Art

Sword (byongi), late 1800s to early 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ekonda-style or Kundu-style maker. Iron alloy and wood; overall: 53.9 cm (21 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Donna L. and Robert H. Jackson 2015.159

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Arms and Armor
Formatted Medium: Iron alloy and wood
Medium: iron, alloy, wood
Dimensions: Overall: 53.9 cm (21 1/4 in.)
Departments: African Art
Accession Number: 2015.159
Credit Line: Gift of Donna L. and Robert H. Jackson
Exhibitions: Standing on Ceremony: Traditional African Arms from the Donna L. and Robert H. Jackson Collection. Cleveland: Western Reserve Historical Society, April 24 through November 7, 2004
Rights Statement: CC0

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