Pende Forged Iron Knife Currency Congo African Art Ikul Hand Spear 23 "
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:60730290 | Original/Reproduction: Original |
Tribe: Pende | Material: Brass |
Maker: Pende Artisan - Africa |
23" Total Length
Blade is 15" x 5"
* Handle is Broken and probably the reason it was sold or traded
This knife is very similar to the example published in African Weapon by Werner Fischer and Manfred A. Zirngibl. 1978, fig. 259 and identified as a Pende knife with off-centered blade and wood handle. This was likely once a serviceable knife carried by individuals of high rank and status.
Similar to an Ikul only Lar...ger also called a hand spear Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.