PAIR OF MANGBETU TRUMBASH SICKLE KNIVES

Ca. 20th century AD. > A pair of Mangbetu trumbash knives, each with a distinctive crescent-shaped iron blade mounted on a short handle. The blades are of pronounced curved form, tapering to sharp points, and pierced near the base with circular apertures, characteristic of this ceremonial weapon type. Each blade is affixed to a cylindrical handle, bound with coiled metal wire for grip and stability. > For similar see: The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, object number 98.241. > Size: 385-350mm x 180-195mm; Weight: 910g > Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014. > >

Estimate:£240

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