Springfield Science Museum
This Central African Ngombe Ngulu sword was reputedly used for executions. Later, it became a sign of prestige. It was brought to the Springfield area by a Baptist missionary named Dr. Clark in 1900 and donated to the Museum in 1955 by Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Rothery.
- Object Creation Date
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Pre-1900
- Object Type
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Sword, Prestige
- Credit
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Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Rothery
- Accession Number
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3899
- On View?
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No
- Image Request
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Request Image for Reproduction
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