Sickle knife "trumbash", "dupa", "emambele"
D. R. Congo, Mangbetu
sold
EUR 800
Provenance
Erwin & Susanne Melchardt, Vienna, AustriaSize
H: 35,8 cm
H: 14.1 inch
Description
steel, ivory,
“Trumbash” with handles made of ivory were reserved exclusively for dignitaries. Their artfully crafted handles turn them into distinct treasures and sought-after collector’s items.
Expertise
Certificate of the Nature Conservation Authority, Würzburg, No. DE-WÜS250306-324Notices
This object is subject to CITES. Please note that it can only be sent within the European Union. At the present time export in third countries is prohibited, respectively, export licenses in third countries for objects containing or made of protected materials are only granted under stringent conditions.