Prestige Knife in Sheath
Baule, Ivory Coast
Iron, wood, leather
Early 20th century

Baule prestige blades were renowned for their balanced, harmonious design, expert forging, and lavish decoration. To increase their potency, these weapons were subjected to a sacrificial consecration on the anvil by the blacksmith, in the presence of the customer (Elsen, De fer et de fierté, 2003; Zirngibl, Rare African Short Weapons, 1983).

18 in :: 46 cm

InventoryID #13-1739

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