Symmetrical Prestige Blade
Teke / Nkundu, D.R. Congo / Republic of Congo
Iron, wood, brass, copper
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.

On this example, the bottom of the handle has lost its brass covering, and the wood has been broken and repaired. 

18.25 in :: 46 cm

InventoryID #13-2426

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