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Ceremonial Weapon
Ceremonial Weapon

Ceremonial Weapon

Date20th Century
MediumIron and wood
DimensionsOverall: 19 1/2 × 5 1/2 × 1 in. (49.5 × 14 × 2.5 cm)
ClassificationsWeapons and Armor
Credit LineGift of Carol and Ira Licht, Lowe Art Museum Director, 1978-89
Object number2018.20.30
On View
Not on view
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Fon people
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Artist Unknown
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Asante people
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Konda people
not dated