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Ngulu Sword - Metal, Wood - Ngombe - DR Congo

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Ngulu Sword - Metal, Wood - Ngombe - DR Congo

Item Details

Description

Beautiful, ceremonial sword of the NGOMBE tribe from D.R. Congo.
This Central African Ngombe Ngulu sword was reputedly used for executions. Later, it became a sign of prestige.
Very nice specimen with great patina!
It was also used as a means of exchange: ? Currency?. The owner of this item was given some form of social status.

OBJECT

Sword

ETHNIC GROUP/ CULTURE

Ngombe

REGION/ COUNTRY

Congo

MATERIAL

Metal, Wood

CONDITION

Good

DIMENSIONS

50?30?6 cm

WEIGHT

900 g

Reserve: $150.00

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