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Object Number 29-4-50/H729
Display Title Curved sabre with brass wrapped handle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Sword, curved iron blade, incised, protrusion near wood, brass grip
Classification
  • Sword
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bobwa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Additional Geographic Terms Uele-I-Timbiri District; Bambili, west of
Dimensions Overall: 80.9 x 20.4 x 5.1 cm (31 7/8 x 8 1/16 x 2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 29-4-50/H729

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