MANGBETU SICKLE KNIFE

Ca. 20th century AD > A Mangbetu sickle knife with a broad crescent blade, curved cutting edge and circular perforations near the inner margin. The shaped grip is mounted on a modern display support. > For similar see: Pitt Rivers Museum, 3rd floor, armory section. > Size: 405mm x 205mm; Weight: 490g > Provenance: Prince Collection, 1990s�2014; Ex. Gallerie Patrik Frohlich, 12/036/2014. > This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. >

Estimate:£500

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