Sotheby's Paris, 4 Dec. 2008
Knife, Pende or Hungana, D.R. Congo
Estimate: €3,000 - 5,000

Both a dance knife and a prestige emblem, the iron blade, asymmetrical and discoid, offers a very beautiful set of lines with an animated, characteristic design. The wooden handle is covered with alternating bands of copper and iron. Beautiful nuanced, deep patina of the pommel.

haut. 29 cm

Price Realized: €1,375