Knife, Throwing : 2014.1.111

Title:

Throwing Knife / Sickle Weapon

Object Name:

Knife, Throwing

Other Name:

Sickle Weapon

Place of Origin:

Kuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

Provenance:

Aboriginal Indigenous Art.
H = 30"
W = 9"
D = 1—3/4"

This knife was an accessory of a titleholder's costume and carried in his belt. It was a symbol of authority and not used as a weapon.

Notes on Appraisal: Field Museum of Chicago
Soko, Republic of the Congo

Mongelima, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Sickle Weapon — C. 1900

Description:

Large boomerang—shaped iron blade with a heavy dagger—shaped end. Wooden handle wrapped in copper wire, crescent—shaped sharp object near the handle on the blade. Bird—like at end of blade with hole for eye.

Collection:

Finley Collection

Material:

Wood W/Copper, Iron and Pewter

Used:

Ritually Used

Technique:

Metal Working / Carving

Owned:

Art Department, Missouri Southern State University

Accession#:

2014.1.111