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Set of 7 tribal knives, DRC, Shi & Ngombe People

Offered by: Spectandum

Description
The knives were handmade with heavily decorated Forged Iron blades with embellished wooden handles. They would use brass or leather wrappings and tacks that turned their weapons into insignia of prestige, ceremonial dance implements, and valuables used for exchange Some of the engravings were done on the heated blade while the ones that run along the whole length were made with a sharp metallic tool on the cold blade. Warriors were widely respected for their courage in protecting the villages.

More Information

Origin:	Congo-Kinshasa
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Metal, hand crafted
Condition:	Good.
Number of Pieces:	6-7
Styles / Movements:	Tribal, African, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	259_261_438_440_441_442_1710
Incollect Reference #:	462922

Dimensions

W.	7.87 in;	H.	29.92 in;	D.	2.76 in;
W.	20 cm;	H.	76 cm;	D.	7 cm;

Message from Seller:

Spectandum, a by-appointment gallery in Leuven, Belgium, can be reached at contact@spectandum.com 32475648678. The gallery specializes in Natural History, Ethnography, European works of art, antiquities, and rare curiosities sourced from around the world.

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