Lot: 374

Couteau de jet "ngwolo" ou "za"

R. D. Congo, Ngombe, Doko, Ngbaka

Provenance Taille Adjugé
Alexander Kubetz (1946-2023), Munich, Germany H: 41 cm;
B: 28,5 cm 		Vendu

metal, reptile skin, cord material,

These elegantly shaped throwing knives are said to have been used mainly as signs of dignity. The blade is engraved with traditional signs.


Zirngibl, Manfred A. & Alexander Kubetz, "panga na visu", Riedlhütte 2009, p. 122, ill. 269
Couteau de jet "ngwolo" ou "za"
Couteau de jet "ngwolo" ou "za"
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