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Written by: Burak KurtResearcher · Old Master Paintings
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 57493
Anonymous, Democratic Republic of CongoSword (ngulu)
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Democratic Republic of Congo |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1800s to early 1900s |
| Culture / Origin | Ngombe, Doko, or Iboko people, Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Medium | Iron alloy, wood, and copper alloy |
| Dimensions | Overall: 67.3 cm (26 1/2 in.) |
| Department | African Art |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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