Throwing Knife
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Throwing Knife

TitleThrowing Knife
Datebefore 1918 20th century
Mediumiron and leather
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginAfrica, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, unknown maker Africa
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineThrowing Knife, before 1918. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, unknown maker. Iron and leather; overall: 29.2 cm (11 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, General Income Fund, 1918.661
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Throwing Knife” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated before 1918. It is executed in iron and leather 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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