Symmetrical Prestige Blade
Nkundu / Teke, D.R. Congo / Republic of Congo
Iron, wood, copper
Late 19th / early 20th century

This knife represented a potent insignia of rank and was also used as a cermonial implement. Incised parallel grooves enrich the surface, and the handle was wrapped in imported brass.

Like the best old Teke examples, this piece has sharp edges and is absolutely lethal. 

19 in :: 48 cm

InventoryID #13-2116

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