Large and Beautiful Congolese (African) Knife

This is a large and beautiful Congolese knife. The knife's blade is wide and curving and has a long, striated engraving on both sides. The handle is wood wrapped in decorative brass. The stand is included with the knife.

Circa late nineteenth century Ð early twentieth century.

Knife: approximately by 13-1/2" in length and 2-1/2" in diameter at base of handle; stand: 4" square at base.

Knife: steel, wood, brass; stand: painted steel and brass.

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This is from an ethnographic collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VABEX11 LBHEX3/12 SBHEX8/12

7- (Very Fine-): The knife has areas of light to medium wear and some oxidation; the covering on the handle has some gapping and slight peeling.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.