Sword and Sheath with Sword Ornament Representing a Monkey with a Cricket

Akan19th century

Details

Title: Sword and Sheath with Sword Ornament Representing a Monkey with a Cricket
Creator: Akan
Creator Nationality: African
Date: 19th century
Physical Dimensions: w6.4 x h66 x d7.6 cm (overall)
Type: Ceremonial Objects & Regalia
Medium: Gold leaf, gold, wood, iron, and rayskin
Credit Line: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.

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