Mangbetu. <em>Ornament for a Sword</em>, early 20th century. Ivory, 9 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. (24.8 x 2.9 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1992.136.17. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.136.17_bw.jpg)

Ornament for a Sword

Artist:Mangbetu

Medium: Ivory

Geograhical Locations:

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Dates:early 20th century

Dimensions: 9 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. (24.8 x 2.9 x 3.2 cm)

Collections:

Arts of Africa

Accession Number: 1992.136.17

Image: 1992.136.17_bw.jpg,

Brooklyn Museum