Ngulu Throwing Knife Or Sickle - Ngombe Culture, Democratic Republic Of Congo - Circa 1900
Ngulu THROWING KNIFE or SICKLE
Ngombe culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
Circa 1900
Steel, wood and tapestry nails
Length: 66 cm; L: 21 cm
This sickle-shaped throwing weapon has a wide, single-edged steel blade incised with grooves and fine cross-hatching, with a curved, tapering distal end, three protuberances on the back and three grooves at the heel. The wooden handle is poly-lobed, with tapestry nails, steel strips and copper wire.
Illustration : 'Iboko with sickle arms', circa 1920 © Jan Elsen
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref : 4286
Ngombe culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
Circa 1900
Steel, wood and tapestry nails
Length: 66 cm; L: 21 cm
This sickle-shaped throwing weapon has a wide, single-edged steel blade incised with grooves and fine cross-hatching, with a curved, tapering distal end, three protuberances on the back and three grooves at the heel. The wooden handle is poly-lobed, with tapestry nails, steel strips and copper wire.
Illustration : 'Iboko with sickle arms', circa 1920 © Jan Elsen
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref : 4286
520 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Other
Reference (ID): 1260978
Availability: In stock
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