Ngbandi and Poto
Sword with Hide Pommel
Ngbandi or Poto, 1900
Scroll
Physical Qualities
Iron, wood, copper alloy, animal hide, organic materials, 25 9/16 × 7 11/16 × 4 5/16 in. (65 × 19.6 × 11 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Allen Davis, Alexandria, Virginia
Object Number
1995.222
Ornate metal blade with civet pelt handle
Karen Milbourne, BMA, "Meditations on African Art: PATTERN," March 12-August 17, 2008
