Knife

Description

Iron throwing knife with blade in the form of a bird's head, with short lateral prong above grip, and handle of wood bound with copper wire: Africa, Central Africa, Gabon

Museum reference

A.1881.40.1

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Knife

Production information

Unknown
Gabon, Central Africa

Materials

Iron, Wood, Wire, copper, Brass

Physical description

Iron blade in form of a bird's head; handle of wood bound with copper wire, terminating in a brass cone

Exhibitions

• Window on the World (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

national museum of scotland »
level 0 »
window on the world