African knife in leather and iron, 20th century

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€ 420.00


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Item description

Iron “Sengese” throwing knife with leather handle, produced by the mafa/matakam group of the Kirdi, a population living in the Mandara Mountains between north-western Cameroon and north-eastern Nigeria. The metal eyelets were used to attach a rope or an anchor chain. This type of knife was often used as a ceremonial emblem that manifested the social status of the owner.

ID: 2096-1732043382-110272

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Brown
Brown

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Good

Condition

Italian

Origin

60-70

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1

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53 cm

Height

23 cm

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0 cm

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