Nubian Blade Duo with Horn Handles
Possibly Shilluk, South Sudan
Iron, monitor, wood, antelope horn, vegetal fiber
Late 19th / early 20th century

Originating from South Sudan or eastern Sudan, knives of this type are rare and were apparently modified for dance or ceremony. Other examples can be found in the collections of the American Museum of Natural History and the Musée du Quai Branly. 

17 in :: 43 cm

InventoryID #13-2305

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