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A classical ikul dagger with inclusions of aluminum, wood, iron…

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CONGO, Kuba A classical ikul dagger with inclusions of aluminum, wood, iron and aluminum, patina of use Height 38.5 cm

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CONGO, Kuba A classical ikul dagger with inclusions of aluminum, wood, iron and aluminum, patina of use Height 38.5 cm

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Primary money - Africa - Congo, 2 Ikula knives, ceremonial knives, (knives of peace), the Kuba with broad, curved iron blade with central ridge and short wooden handle with pommel and metal inlays, signs of age, cutting edges with notches, minimally corroded, l approx. 36 cm

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Ancien velours du Kasaï présentant un décor en pointillé évoquant la fourrure d'un félin (symbole royal). Ces velours étaient réalisés manuellement par les femmes, utilisés entre autres comme monnaies d'échanges avant les mariages. Raphia, tissé, cousu et arasé. Kuba, République Démocratique du Congo. 49 x 44,5 cm

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