Inauthentic Throwing Knife, Ngalio
In the style of the Ngambaye / Laka, Republic of Chad
Iron, vegetal fiber
Red flags:
• Handle grip is coiled (incorrect)
• Design proportions are incorrect: blade is too short and too wide; stem, crossbar, and topbranch are too wide
• With one exception, the iron shows no signs of traditional forging or manufacture; no grain
• Compared to authentic examples, this blade is too thin and too lightweight
• Incorrect incision designs
• Unbalanced (top-heavy)
25.5 in :: 65 cm
InventoryID #13-2787
Not For Sale