id:			86486
accession number:	2015.159
share license status:	CC0
url:			https://clevelandart.org/art/2015.159
updated:		2024-03-26 01:55:57.372000

Sword (byongi), late 1800s to early 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ekonda-style or Kundu-style maker. Iron alloy and wood; overall: 53.9 cm (21 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Donna L. and Robert H. Jackson 2015.159

title:				Sword (byongi)
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creation date:			late 1800s to early 1900s
creation date earliest:		1850
creation date latest:		1925
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creditline:			Gift of Donna L. and Robert H. Jackson
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culture:	Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ekonda-style or Kundu-style maker
technique:	Iron alloy and wood
department:	African Art
collection:	African Art
type:		Arms and Armor
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measurements: Overall: 53.9 cm (21 1/4 in.)
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* {'description': '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', 'opening_date': '2004-04-24T00:00:00'}

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