Large African Bird Head Throwing Knife - Kota, Ndzabi, Mbédé... From Gabon, Congo

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Large African Bird Head Throwing Knife - Kota, Ndzabi, Mbédé... From Gabon, Congo

Large African throwing knife with bird's head This type of knife is called osélé or musélé. It comes from the Kota, Ndzabi, Mbédé etc. populations of Gabon and Congo. This example is a true museum piece, of beautiful antiquity and in beautiful condition. The entire steel is covered with a protective film of grease which has dried (removed with acetone). 36cm x 30cm 310gr

950 €