Knife
D. R. Congo, Mangbetu
not available anymore
Size
H: 39,5 cm
H: 15.6 inch
Description
iron, ivory, bipartite blade, reminding of stylized birds, enclosing a standing figure in the centre, trousers of aluminium sheet, ivory handle, min. dam., slight traces of corrosion and abrasion, base;
most likely made as ornamental knife but may have also been used in cult rituals.