Accession No
1929.428.1-2
Description
Curved sword (.1) with purple velvet-covered sheath (.2). Hilt of rhinocerous horn terminating in a hemispherical metal boss. The fuller is decorated with a representation of Menelik on one side and the Lion of Judah on the other. The velvet sheath is decorated with two bands of open metalwork; a purple leather belt is attached.
Place
Africa; North East Africa; Ethiopia; Adis Ababa
Period
Source
Unwin, Joseph Daniel (Dr) [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1929.428.1-2
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Cloth; Horn; cotton; Fibre; Iron; Brass
Local Term
Measurements
887mm
Events
Context (Production / use)
The velvet sheath came separately. The sword was made in factory in Adis Ababa.
Event Date
Author: Lily Stancliffe
Context (Acquisition Details)
Collected and donated by J. D. Unwin of Peterhouse College.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Curved sword with purple velvet-covered sheath. Sword handle of rhinocerous horn. The sword itself was made in factory in Adis Ababa, as the representation of Menelik on one side and the Lion of Judah on the other shows. The velvet sheath - usual type used by chiefs - came separately.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Curved sword (.1) with purple velvet-covered sheath (.2). Hilt of rhinocerous horn terminating in a hemispherical metal boss. The fuller is decorated with a representation of Menelik on one side and the Lion of Judah on the other. The velvet sheath is decorated with two bands of open metalwork; a purple leather belt is attached.
Event Date 28/2/2022
Author: Lily Stancliffe
FM:105961
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