Straight sword [.1], blade grooved at the base and stamped with half-moons, with crossguard padded with textile and handle, both covered in leather. With leather sheath [.2] (tip missing) with two broad slings. [El.B 13/11/2007]

Collection type: Object
Description: Straight sword [.1], blade grooved at the base and stamped with half-moons, with crossguard padded with textile and handle, both covered in leather. With leather sheath [.2] (tip missing) with two broad slings. [El.B 13/11/2007]
Geographical reference: Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana; Ashanti
Cultural groups: Asante; Hausa
Person: Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Meriel C. Thain
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1900
Date collected: ? 1900
Acquisition information: Donated: 1946
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Textile, Process Decorated, Process Bound, Process Stamped, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions: Length: max 650 mm, Length: max 830 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1946.8.1.1 Accession number: 1946.8.1.2

Search terms: Weapon, Sword, Sheath

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