Photo of collection object Ceremonial Sword (ngulu) — Ceremonial Sword (ngulu), 1800s–1900s. Iron alloy, wood, copper alloy, and pigment, Overall: 54.6 cm (21 1/2 in.). Gift of Donna L. and Robert H. Jackson, 2015.157. CC0.

Ceremonial Sword (ngulu)

1800s–1900s

Maker Unknown

African Art

Ceremonial Sword (ngulu), 1800s–1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ngombe-style, Doko-style, or Iboko-style maker. Iron alloy, wood, copper alloy, and pigment; overall: 54.6 cm (21 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Donna L. and Robert H. Jackson 2015.157

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Arms and Armor
Formatted Medium: Iron alloy, wood, copper alloy, and pigment
Medium: iron, alloy, wood, copper, pigment
Dimensions: Overall: 54.6 cm (21 1/2 in.)
Departments: African Art
Accession Number: 2015.157
Credit Line: Gift of Donna L. and Robert H. Jackson
Exhibitions: Standing on Ceremony: Traditional African Arms from the Donna L. and Robert H. Jackson Collection. Cleveland: Western Reserve Historical Society, April 24 through November 7, 2004
Rights Statement: CC0

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