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Ceremonial Knife (mbulu or m'boutou)
Ceremonial Knife (mbulu or m'boutou)
Ceremonial Knife (mbulu or m'boutou)

Ceremonial Knife (mbulu or m'boutou)

Artist
Datelate 19th–early 20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumIron, wood, and leather
DimensionsL. 28 5/8 in. (72.7 cm) x W. 7 in. (17.8 cm)
ClassificationsMetal
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Art Trust Fund Endowment
Object number2013.18
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