Dagger (Gwálaa)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The dagger, titled "Gwálaa" by an unknown artist, features a metal blade with a pointed tip. The blade is dark gray with visible signs of aging and wear. A brown cord wraps around the handle, just below a light-colored, rectangular piece of material. Above the cord, the handle features a carved, light-colored animal head with a large eye, open mouth, and visible teeth. A long, thin strap extends from the side of the dagger. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.