Photo of collection object Knife
Knife, 1800s. Iron, wood, copper alloy, reptile skin, leather or rawhide, and upholstery studs, Overall: 49.8 cm (19 5/8 in.); Blade: 33 cm (13 in.). Gift of J. H. Wade, 1916.1018. CC0.

Knife

1800s

Maker Unknown

African Art

Knife, 1800s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, unknown maker. Iron, wood, copper alloy, reptile skin, leather or rawhide, and upholstery studs; overall: 49.8 cm (19 5/8 in.); blade: 33 cm (13 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade 1916.1018
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Arms and Armor
Formatted Medium
Iron, wood, copper alloy, reptile skin, leather or rawhide, and upholstery studs
Dimensions
Overall: 49.8 cm (19 5/8 in.); Blade: 33 cm (13 in.)
Departments
African Art
Accession Number
1916.1018
Credit Line
Gift of J. H. Wade
Rights Statement
CC0

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