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Ngombe Throwing Knife

Offered by: PAGODA RED

Description
With its many blades and dramatic form, this impressive throwing knife would have been a status symbol and a form of currency among the Ngombe peoples of what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Demonstrating the skill of the blacksmith who crafted it, the knife features razor-thin blades forged into a complex and remarkably expressive arrangement. We’re struck by the vitality of the wrought metal workmanship and the commanding presence of its emblematic silhouette. Elevated on a custom steel mount, the blade lives on as a storied sculptural object. // Depth: 4.0"

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c. 1900
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	CAA0780
Incollect Reference #:	802583

Dimensions

W.	14.5 in;	H.	23.25 in;
W.	36.83 cm;	H.	59.06 cm;

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