Metal dagger with ring handle and pointed, leaf-shaped blade. [JMC 27/6/2018]

Collection type: Object
Description: Metal dagger with ring handle and pointed, leaf-shaped blade. [JMC 27/6/2018]
Long description: Metal dagger made in one piece with ring handle and pointed, leaf-shaped blade. The ring handle comprises an oval loop which is decorated on the outer edge with a band of incised chevrons within two longitudinal grooves. Towards the blade the handle has incised transverse grooves, a design of oblique lines and chevrons and cross-hatching. Where the handle meets the blade is a guard formed of two projecting points. The leaf-shaped blade is flat with a central rib. It tapers towards an elongated point. [JMC 27/6/2018]
Geographical reference: Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Cultural groups: Nupe
Person: Field collector Hubert Frank Mathews; PRM source Hubert Frank Mathews
Date / Period: Date made: Circa 1920-1929
Date collected: circa 1920 - 1929
Acquisition information: Bequeathed: 1967
Materials and processes: Material Steel Metal, Process Incised
Dimensions: Length: max 243 mm, Width: max 44 mm, Depth: max 42 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1967.16.1

Search terms: Weapon, Dagger

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