Sword with Scabbard

West African, Baule

late 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Sword with Scabbard
Date: late 19th century
Culture: West African, Baule
Medium: Iron, leather, sea shell, cloth
Dimensions: L. with sheath 21 1/16 in. (53.5 cm); L. without sheath 17 5/16 in. (44 cm); L. of blade 11 3/4 in. (30 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Wt. 13.6 oz. (385.6 g); Wt. of sheath 13.1 oz. (371.4 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1977
Object Number: 1977.251.5a, b
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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