Medium:

Arms and Armor | Wood, metal

Size:

14 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 8 5/8 in. (37.47 x 3.81 x 21.91 cm)

Creation Place:

Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Culture:

Songye, Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Style:

early 20th century

Physical Description:

long handle with carved human head at one end, blade protruding from opposite end, metal ring wrapped around figure's neck

Credit:

Collection Minneapolis Institute of Arts; Gift of the Ullrich Collection

Accession Number:

97.167.46

Artist:

Beniki Master, Africa; Democratic Republic of Congo

Role:

Maker

Nationality:

, Songye

Life Dates:

Africa; Democratic Republic of Congo

Added to Site:

February 28, 2009

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14 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 8 5/8 in. (37.47 x 3.81 x 21.91 cm)