Sword
Gallery Location
Not on View
Maker
Unidentified Asante maker
Medium
Wood, iron, copper
Geography
Ghana
Date
before 1935
Dimensions
82.5 cm
Object number
L935.27.17
Credit Line
On loan from the Royal Canadian Military Institute
Collection
Department
Art & Culture: Global Africa
Description
Ceremonial sword with double blade decorated throughout with circular motifs. The shorter blade is straight and ending with a triangular point. The longer blade is curved and ends with a curved tip. Set on a wooden spool-shaped handle, decorated at the top and bottom with brass inlays.
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