Dagger in Sheath, Nzuana
Fang, Gabon
Iron, wood, Ornate monitor skin, brass
Early 20th century

While functional, this dagger would have primarily served as an object of prestige.

The Fang, a nation made up of 200,000 individuals, are dispersed among a number of smaller groups or tribes, including the Okak, Betsi, Ntumu, Mvau, Zamane, and Chiwa (Ossyeba) (Westerdijk, The African Throwing Knife, 1988).

15.75 in :: 40 cm

InventoryID #13-2155

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