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AN AFRICAN THROWING KNIFE ON STAND, CEREMONIAL "TRUMBASH," GBAYA, CAMEROON, CONGO, EARLY/MID 20TH CE

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AN AFRICAN THROWING KNIFE ON STAND, CEREMONIAL "TRUMBASH," GBAYA, CAMEROON, CONGO, EARLY/MID 20TH CE

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AN AFRICAN THROWING KNIFE ON STAND, CEREMONIAL "TRUMBASH," GBAYA, CAMEROON, CONGO, EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY, steel with hand-cut edges and pierced blade, mounted to a rope twist brass wrapped grip with tack mount textured wood handle, on presentation stand. Height: 17" Width: 11" Depth: 3 1/2"

Condition

Apparent holes and notable old exposure to woodworm on wood of handle, pitting to blade.

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AN AFRICAN THROWING KNIFE ON STAND, CEREMONIAL "TRUMBASH," GBAYA, CAMEROON, CONGO, EARLY/MID 20TH CE

Name: AN AFRICAN THROWING KNIFE ON STAND, CEREMONIAL \"TRUMBASH,\" GBAYA, CAMEROON, CONGO, EARLY/MID 20TH CE
SKU: 165648639
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock