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Description : Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ngbaka people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A forged-iron throwing knife with a crescent-shaped blade head and two protruding blades on the opposite side. The blade heads are integral with the slender handle, and a third protrusion pokes out from the handle's center. A woven fiber handle was at one time attached to the lowest part of the handle for increased grip and control when hurling the knife forward. Size: 12.4 W x 18.375 H (31.5 cm x 46.7 cm) For a stylistically similar example, please see The University of Michigan Museum of Art, accession number 1998/1.69. Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA, acquired around 2007 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. #151121
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About the lot N° 305
Title : Ngbaka Iron Throwing Knife
Size : 12.4 W x 18.375 H (31.5 cm x 46.7 cm)
Condition report : Original fiber handle wrap missing. Slight bending to overall form, with minor nicks and abrasions to blade heads and handle, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Ancient | Asian | Ethnographic
Sale date : 16 Jan 2020 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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