Ngbaka

Throwing Knife, ndo
Ngbaka Mabo, Central African Republic / D.R. Congo
Iron
Early 20th century

Strikingly similar to the Mbanja's currencies and throwing knives, this piece deceptively comes from the Ngbaka Mabo. Not a currency form, but a genuine, sharp throwing knife. An old attached tag reads "Nsakara, Congo belge, found in Yakoma."

18.5 in :: 47 cm