Description
Ca. 20th century AD. >A distinctive Central African ceremonial knife featuring a broad, leaf-shaped iron blade with a pronounced central ridge. The blade is symmetrically formed, widening toward the middle before tapering to a narrow tip, and is ornamented with four applied circular bosses, each inset with contrasting material, providing both visual emphasis and textural contrast.The hilt is composed of a tapered grip wrapped with tightly coiled metal wire, leading to a flared, bell-shaped pommel that provides balance and stability. >Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014. >>Size: 380mm x 110mm; Weight: 555g >>
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FINE ASIAN AND TRIBAL ART - PRINCE COLLECTION
Jun 19, 2026 8:00 AM EDTLondon, London, UK
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