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Sculpted knife with image of human head.
Sculpted knife with image of human head.
Object Number 2004.24.14401
Display Title Sculpted knife with image of human head.
Descriptions
Object Description Knife with Human headed handle (wood) Africa: Congo. Bantu - Baluba. Cat. No. B/1565
Subject
  • Knife
  • Anthropomorphic
  • Weapon
  • Blade
  • Sculpted
  • Art
  • Face
Department Photographic
Date 1936
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Luba
  • Mongo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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