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Mangbetu, Haut-Uele Province, Democratic Republic of Congo — 19th – early 20th century

1 100 €

Forged iron blade, bone handle 38 x 14 cm A ceremonial currency and rank knife of the Mangbetu people, occasionally used as a throwing weapon. Blade decoration and handle material signaled the status of its owner — bone-handled examples are uncommon.

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