Throwing weapon - Africa

Knife originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Ethnie Tetela.
Height: 40 cm.
Width: 10 cm
Wooden handle covered with copper wires, the upper part of the handle is metal (3.5 cm)
Not rubbed or cleaned.
Was part of the collection of explorer and sculptor Herbert Ward. (late 19th / early 20th century)
A prestigious object, parade piece, and a medium of exchange.
Ornamented with four holes; decorative and symbolic signature.
Dispatched via Colissimo with tracking.
Shipped only to EU countries, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.