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Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

About the Item

Exceptional and rare throwing knife from the YAKPA / MBUGBU / BANDA people Ethnic group: YAKPA / MBUGBU / BANDA Region: Central African Republic / DR CONGO Length = 39 cm Period: 19th century-1900 Very good condition
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Leuven, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8895242723572

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