Accession No

Z 11901

Description

Knife for shrine with long, narrow handle, circular cross-section. The end is decorated with three points turned back on themselves. The blade is flat and curved.

Place

Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Edo State; Agbede

Period

Source

Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Professor) [monetary donor]

Department

Anth

Reference Numbers

Z 11901; 2471 [Thomas Coll.1st Cat.]; 1062 [Thomas label]

Cultural Affliation

Edo; Aviele

Material

Metal

Local Term

Measurements

90mm x 25mm x 512mm

Events

Description (Physical description)
Knife for shrine with long, narrow handle, three points turned back at end.
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Related Documents)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria.
Event Date 7/5/2001
Author: maa

Description (Labels & Markings)
Thomas label notes "Knife (ekbelo) for shrine" Label adds at base: "Fugar"
Event Date 6/7/2018
Author: Katrina Dring

Description (Physical description)
Knife for shrine with long, narrow handle, circular cross-section. The end is decorated with three points turned back on themselves. The blade is flat and curved.
Event Date 26/10/2021
Author: Louise Puckett

FM:123583