Null Exceptional and very large Gbaya knife
Congo/ Central African Rep.
Iron, wo…

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Exceptional and very large Gbaya knife Congo/ Central African Rep. Iron, wood and brass Nineteenth century L : 62 cm

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Exceptional and very large Gbaya knife Congo/ Central African Rep. Iron, wood and brass Nineteenth century L : 62 cm

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Estim. 120 - 180 EUR

YAKOMA, NGBANDI, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO Knife named "Basakpwa", embellished with a meticulous incised decoration of symbolic motifs delimiting the blade with balance. The hilt is covered with copper. Wood, wrought iron, copper, old patina and wear marks. H. 35.5 cm.

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An Algerian flyssa, 19th century Long and sturdy single-edged blade with a curved edge. Geometrically inlaid and engraved brass decoration on both sides (and on the back). Iron grip with typically shaped brass pommel. Length 92 cm. Comes with a Central African knife with an engraved and pierced leaf-shaped blade and a short handle wrapped in iron wire. Length 49 cm. Condition: II -

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MAISON CHRISTOFLE ORFÈVRE & TAPIO WIRKKALA (1915-1985) DESIGNER "Duo" the model created around [1957] for the Formes Nouvelles Line Household set in silver-plated metal composed as follows: - fish forks - fish knives - large knives - large spoons - coffee spoons - large forks - dessert knives - dessert forks - dessert spoons - oyster forks - serving pieces The oyster forks are preserved in their original case; the other pieces in cloth pouches (except the serving pieces). Each piece bears the Master Goldsmith hallmark.

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