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€ 2.000 - 2.400
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€ 2.816
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h 60,5 cm
Western region of Lake Mai-Ndombe.
Parade knife.
Forged iron blade engraved on two sides with a series of vertical lines.Wooden handle decorated with a sheet, twin lead, and brass tacks.Traces of “orange peel” rust. Object denotes prestige. Knife in an anthropomorphic shape that depicts a female figure with their hands raised. With niello work, two brass plates representing the eyes have been inserted.
Western region of Lake Mai-Ndombe.
Parade knife.
Forged iron blade engraved on two sides with a series of vertical lines.Wooden handle decorated with a sheet, twin lead, and brass tacks.Traces of “orange peel” rust. Object denotes prestige. Knife in an anthropomorphic shape that depicts a female figure with their hands raised. With niello work, two brass plates representing the eyes have been inserted.