Large Cult Knife
Urhobo / Idoma, Nigeria
Brass, wood
Mid 20th century

This distinctive blade comes from the Idoma and Urhobo, who are native to the western Niger Delta in Nigeria. It was apparently used in rites of ancestor veneration (Zirngibl & Kubetz, Panga Na Visu, 2009)

30.5 in :: 77.5 cm

InventoryID #13-2371

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