West African (Akan) Edged Weapon <p> NO LONGER AVAILABLE

This is a West African edged weapon used by the Akan tribe which dates from the late 19th century or early 20th century. The knife has a paddle-shaped blade with a teardrop cut-out at center and a wooden handle. The stand is included.

Circa late 19th century Ð early 20th century.

Knife: approximately by 14-1/4" in length and 4-1/8" in width at widest part of blade; stand: 4" square base.

Knife: steel, wood; 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 SBEJX5/14

7+ (Very Fine+): The weapon shows some light to medium wear.

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