Throwing Knife

Item number K2.252 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Throwing knife with a long blade and a protruding segment near the midpoint of the length. Above the protruding element, the blade curves towards the protruding segment, and then abruptly curves back near the tip. The butt end is pointed and plant fibre is wrapped around the handle shaft.

History Of Use

For hunting and for war. Forged by a village blacksmith.

Narrative

Cultural origin unknown; possibly Hausa or Fulani origin from either northern Nigeria or Chad?

Item History

What

Name
Throwing Knife
Identification Number
K2.252
Type of Item
knife
Material
iron metal and plant fibre
Manufacturing Technique
forged
Overall
height 17.2 cm, width 75.9 cm, depth 0.3 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Nigeria ?

Who

Culture
Hausa ?
Previous Owner
British Museum
Received from
British Museum (Exchanger)

When

Ownership Date
before August 1960
Acquisition Date
during August 1960

Other

Item Classes
metalwork
Condition
fair
Accession Number
0022/0011
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