Collection place: Ituri Rainforest, Democratic Republic of the Congo / Culture or time period: Congolese cultures - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Dagger, accession number 5-14284, described as Dagger blade or Kasai razor. Curving iron blade widening towards top, elongated narrow triangular shaft. 3 triangles incised in middle and partially filled with white material. Length 19.7 centimeters.

Hearst Museum object titled Wood handled metal utensil, accession number 5-14280, described as Sword. Iron blade with ridge down center, 2 pairs of lunate projections, open lobe at tops, 6 perforations. Set into wood handle, which has old insect damage. Length 55.5 centimeters.

Hearst Museum object titled Wood handled metal utensil, accession number 5-14285, described as Machete. Iron blade with triangular notch. Incised chevrons on one face. Worn wood handle with 3 nails in place. Length 44 centimeters.