Knife
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Knife

TitleKnife
Date1800s 19th century
MediumIron, wood, copper alloy, reptile skin, leather or rawhide, and upholstery studs
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginAfrica, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, unknown maker Africa
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineKnife, 1800s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, unknown maker. Iron, wood, copper alloy, reptile skin, leather or rawhide, and upholstery studs; overall: 49.8 cm (19 5/8 in.); blade: 33 cm (13 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade, 1916.1018
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Knife” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1800s. It is executed in iron, wood, copper alloy, reptile skin, leather or rawhide, and upholstery studs and classified as arms and armor. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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