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cm 41 x 30
Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire), Ubangi River region bordering the Central African Republic.
Forged iron blade engraved with geometric patterns on the front side. Handle covered with leather and woven rope. Period patina. Origin name: Za
It was used both as a weapon and as an object of ostentation in tribal ceremonies.
Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire), Ubangi River region bordering the Central African Republic.
Forged iron blade engraved with geometric patterns on the front side. Handle covered with leather and woven rope. Period patina. Origin name: Za
It was used both as a weapon and as an object of ostentation in tribal ceremonies.
Literature
FELIX MARK LEO “Kipinga: throwing blades of Central Africa”, Monaco 1991, pagg. 147 e 148 (268);
FISCHER WERNER & ZIRNGIBL MANFRED A., Afrikanische Waffen, Passau 1978, pag. 98 (202);
FISCHER WERNER & ZIRNGIBL MANFRED A., Afrikanische Waffen, Passau 1978, pag. 98 (202);
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