Sword (possibly afena)
Sword (possibly afena)
Sword (possibly afena)
Sword (possibly afena)

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Sword (possibly afena),

20th century

Akan artist
1998-657

Information

Title
Sword (possibly afena)
Dates

20th century

Maker
Akan artist
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
l. 100.5 cm., w. 17.9 cm., d. 1.4 cm. (39 9/16 x 7 1/16 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of John B. Elliott, Class of 1951
Object Number
1998-657
Place Made

Africa, Ghana

Culture
African, Akan
Type
swords
Materials
metal, iron
Techniques
forging (metal forming)
Subject
regalia, snakes

John B. Elliott, New York, NY; Princeton University Art Museum, 1998

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