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Description : Central Africa, Cameroon, Kirdi peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A heavy throwing knife known as a mafa (also matakam) with a hammered iron body that terminates in a thick, rattan-wrapped handle and an integral suspension loop pommel. The blade head consists of two hemispherical curves that terminate in a blunt point, a narrow barb protruding from the exterior, and a hammered iron ring loop attached to the lower curve. Dozens of incised hash marks adorn both sides of the blade and give it a unique personalized presentation. Size: 6.75 W x 19.1 H (17.1 cm x 48.5 cm), 21.875 H (55.6 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private Glendale, Arizona, USA collection, collected from 1970 to 2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #152460
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