This is the rating and price for Early 20Th C. African Kirdi Iron Throwing Mafa Knife

Description : **Originally Listed At $250** 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 handle and a pommel with a tip that is bent to form a suspension loop. The blade head consists of two curves that terminate in a tapering and blunt point. A narrow barb protrudes from the center of the curves, and a hammered iron ring loop is attached to the lower curve. Dozens of incised hash marks adorn both sides of the blade and the peripheries, which give this impressive weapon a personalized presentation. Although called a throwing knife such pieces are quite hefty and were likely carried as symbols of prestige rather than for combat. Size: 8.5 L x 1.5 W x 21.5 H (21.6 cm x 3.8 cm x 54.6 cm) Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA, acquired in January 2006, ex-private Hermosa Beach, California, USA collection 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. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #154747
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