Couteau-épée à crosse sphérique
R. D. Congo, Ngombe / Poto / Doko
Vendu
200 €
Provenance
Adalbert von Alföldy, Eislingen, Germany (1977)Hubert Pettenkofer, Passau, Germany
Taille
L: 63 cm
L: 24.8 inch
Description
steel, wood, brass, fur,
In 1984 Westerdijk referred to the anthropomorphic form of this type of sword, with the fur ball filled with magical herbs forming the head.