Chiefs Sword

A sword, with a double edged iron blade. Three lines are etched down the middle of the blade on one side. 952 is etched near hilt on one side, and CHURCHOR BROTHER on other. The wooden hilt decorated by inlaid silver wire. The British Museum catalogue notes that it is from a chief. It has a leather tooled sheath, originally having a metal case.

Further Information

• Type: Weapons, armour
• Object: Chiefs Sword
• Materials: Metal, Wood
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 1025mm [L] x 80mm [W] x 60mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1950
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: E. A. Bannerman-Phillips
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1950.44.5.a

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