University of Michigan Museum of Art: Ceremonial Sabre; Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Mongelima

Accession Number: 1998/1.66
Title: Ceremonial Sabre
Artist: Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Mongelima
Artist Nationality: Congolese (Zairean)
Medium and Support: iron or steel blade with metal and cloth wrapped wood handle, and leather strap
Object Creation Date: 20th century
Credit Line: Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich
Dimensions: 86 cm x 8 cm (33 7/8 in. x 3 1/8 in.)
Century: 20th century
Primary Keywords: weaponry
Secondary Keywords: objects we use
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Ceremonial Sabre; Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Mongelima