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Kota and Fang

Ceremonial Blade

Kota/Fang, 1900

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Ceremonial Blade

Kota/Fang, 1900

Physical Qualities Iron, brass, other metal, wood, 61.3 H x 28.9 W x 3 D cm.
Credit Line Anonymous Gift
Object Number 2002.131
Long shaft in wood with blade in the shape of a bird's head with triangular cutout eye from which extends a ridge to the point delineating a beak, and a short pointed spur on the back of the neck; top and bottom of shaft is encircled with wire; brass tack ornamentation at four points along the shaft; and a metal washer nailed to the bottom.

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