Throwing knife

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Throwing knife

20th century

Hornbills are birds whose persistence and intelligence are much admired in many parts of Africa. Among the Kota and Fang, such knives were not used as actual weapons, but as symbolic protection against anti-social elements.

Iron, wood

15 3/16 x 14 in. (38.5 x 35.5 cm)

Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company

81.17.787

Not currently on view

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