Ceremonial Sickle knife with ivory handle, Zande People, DRC. Early 20th C.
Early 20th Century
Metal, ivory
41 x 19 x 3 cm
16 1/8 x 7 1/2 x 1 1/8 in
16 1/8 x 7 1/2 x 1 1/8 in
2031
€ 2,400.00
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This elegant sickle knife with dull edges, red copper dot and ivory handle was not a war weapon but was made for prestige or ceremonial use by important tribesmen.