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Mongo

Ceremonial Blade

Mongo, 1800-1932

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Mongo

Ceremonial Blade

Mongo, 1800-1932

Physical Qualities Iron, wood, hide, twine, 52.5 x 12 x 6.5 D cm.
Credit Line Gift of Allen Davis, Alexandria, Virginia
Object Number 2002.699
Tulip-shaped blade with two separated above hilt; round hilt covered in hide.

Culture

Mongo

2000–2000

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