Untitled [knife]

Art

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DePaul Art Museum

Name/Title

Untitled [knife]

Entry/Object ID

2001.86

Description

Throwing knives are iconic pieces of Central African Weaponry. The design of the throwing knives are intricate and come in different shapes, but mostly with multiple blades. The three blades on the throwing knife helps to keep the knife perfectly balanced when thrown; they are to be thrown side arm or overhand generally. The intricate blades are a site to behold and it is known that beautifully crafted blades were a sign of wealth.

Artwork Details

Medium

Metal wood

Acquisition

Notes

Collection of DePaul University, gift of the May Weber Foundation

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown artist

Notes

Creation Date: no date

Ethnography

Notes

Republic of Congo, Africa

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

metal, inorganic material, materials (substances), throwing knives, projectile weapons, weapons

Hierarchy Name

Materials (hierarchy name), Weapons and Ammunition (hierarchy name), Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)

Facet

Materials Facet, Objects Facet

Dimensions

Width

12-1/2 in

Depth

2 in

Length

19 in