Ceremonial Ikula Knife - Kuba People - D.R. Congo (Ex. Allen Davis Collection)
Ceremonial Ikula Knife - Kuba People - D.R. Congo (Ex. Allen Davis Collection)
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Ceremonial Ikula Knife - Kuba People - D.R. Congo (Ex. Allen Davis Collection)

$450.00
The ceremonial knife was introduced by an early Kuba king as a peaceful replacement for a more warlike throwing knife. Knives, daggers and swords from the Kuba people were used as prestige items. They were reserved for nobles and used for important ceremonial occasions.

Length: 16” x Width: 4 1/8” x Depth: 2 ½”

Ex. Allen Davis Collection, Virginia. Allen Davis - August 23, 1927 ~ February 17, 2025
Ambassador Allen Davis, led a life marked by service, diplomacy and a deep appreciation for nature and a passion for collecting African art. He found beauty and meaning in the cultures he encountered throughout his life.
To view more of the Allen Davis Collection entitiled ‘African Brilliance: A Diplomat’s Sixty Years of Collecting’ an exhibit at Palmer Museum of Art, Penn State 2020 go to; https://exhibitions.psu.edu/s/african-brilliance/page/allen-davis

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