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1985.22.4.1

Guard from a cast copper alloy sword hilt, with spiral terminals. Central rectangular hole through which the tang of the blade would have passed.

1985.22.4.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Guard from a cast copper alloy sword hilt, with spiral terminals. Central rectangular hole through which the tang of the blade would have passed.
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Niger Delta Between Brass and Bonny
Person
Field collector Dane Marsh
PRM source Dane Marsh
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1964
Date collected
1963 - 1964
Acquisition information
Donated: 01/07/1985
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Brass Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions
Length: max 41 mm, Width: max 106 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.22.4.1
Research and responses

Ref. Wilkinson F. 1967, Swords and Daggers, Pl. 24.

Search terms: Weapon, Sword

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