Dimitri André

Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

Two ceremonial knives from the Kuba tribe
These knives have handles that are hand-forged from iron
The second knife also features an engraving in the handle, also made entirely of iron

Twee ceremonie messen van de Kuba stam
Deze messen zijn inclusief het handvat handgesmeed van ijzer 
Het 2e mes heeft ook inkerfing in het handvat ook van volledig ijzer


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2 hand-forged knives - Kuba - Central African Republic  (No reserve price)

Early 20th century - Iron (wrought) - Good condition

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Two hand-forged Kuba ceremonial knives from the Central African Republic, dating to the early 20th century, with iron handles and each measuring about 35 cm by 6 cm, from a private collection and in good, original condition.

2 hand-forged knives - Kuba - Central African Republic (No reserve price)

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Two hand-forged Kuba ceremonial knives from the Central African Republic, dating to the early 20th century, with iron handles and each measuring about 35 cm by 6 cm, from a private collection and in good, original condition.

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