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1928.14.9

Chopping-sword with elaborately-curved iron blade and triple-knobbed pommel [SM 14/06/2007]

1928.14.9

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Collection type
Object
Description
Chopping-sword with elaborately-curved iron blade and triple-knobbed pommel [SM 14/06/2007]
Long description
Chopping-sword with elaborately-curved iron blade and triple-knobbed pommel. The blade is single edged. The blunt edge has two shallow concave sections, while along the same distance the blade edge has a single shallow concave section. The tip is then a large 'C' shape and is sharp on the outer edge. The blade is decorated on both sides with deep grooves and heavy short diagonal lines. The handle is made of wood with a grip bound with strips of iron and brass and a triple-knobbed pommel with a hole through it. The pommel is covered in roundheaded brass tacks. [SM 14/06/2007]
Cultural groups
Ngala
Person
Field collector J.P. Armstrong
PRM source J.P. Armstrong
PRM source British Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1928
Date collected
By 1928
Acquisition information
Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Brass Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Grooved, Process Bound, Process Nailed, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 664 mm, Width: max 150 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.14.9

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Sword, Knife, Punishment Device

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