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Cermonial knife
Object Number 2004.24.18378
Display Title Cermonial knife
Descriptions
Object Description Cermonial knife. Frederick Rhodes Pleasants. Africa.
Subject
  • Hand
  • Weapon
  • Knife
  • Ceremonial
  • Axe
  • Decorated
  • Face
Department Photographic
Artist Frederick Rhodes Pleasants
Culture
  • Mongo
  • Luba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zaire
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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