Dance Blade
Date19th - 20th century
Culture of Origin
Matakam
Maker
Cameroon
Maker
Chad
Object number2007.196
Photo CreditPhoto by Tom Joyce
Exhibition HistoryAsheville, North Carolina, Life Force at the Anvil, A Blacksmith's Art from Africa, May 22 - August 28, 1998Published ReferencesHuet, Michel. Dances of Africa. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1996 cover. p.100- 101
Fisher, Angela. Africa Adorned. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1987 p.134
Huet, Michel. Dance, Art, and Ritual of Africa. New York: Pantheon Books, 1978 p. 172, 177Credit LinePartial gift of Tom Joyce and partial purchase with funds from John and Robyn Horn
Dimensions15 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 1 in. (39.4 x 17.1 x 2.5 cm)
MediumIron
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