'Ngulu' sickle knife.

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'Ngulu' sickle knife.
3345961. 'Ngulu' sickle knife.

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The 'ngulu' is a traditional, ceremonial knife from the northwest of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has often served as a status symbol for dignitaries and chiefs. Nowadays, it is used in the ritual dance 'Likbeti. '

Sickle-shaped blade with oblong groove engraving and external blades, wooden handle with linen and iron bands

Length ca. 56.5 cm, width approx. 18cm.

Condition

Age-related signs of use, metal and wood with scuffs, scratches and indentations.

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3345961. 'Ngulu' sickle knife.

Description

The 'ngulu' is a traditional, ceremonial knife from the northwest of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has often served as a status symbol for dignitaries and chiefs. Nowadays, it is used in the ritual dance 'Likbeti. '

Sickle-shaped blade with oblong groove engraving and external blades, wooden handle with linen and iron bands

Length ca. 56.5 cm, width approx. 18cm.

Condition

Age-related signs of use, metal and wood with scuffs, scratches and indentations.

The item details are approximate automatic translations. Auctionet.com is not responsible for any translation errors. Show the original German texts.

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