Made with iron, wood, and wound copper wire.
This symmetrical, undulating blade was widely
exchanged and adopted among neighboring ethnic groups in northern
D.R. Congo including the Bandia, Angba, Zande, N’tomba & Nkundo
peoples.
Although forged with sharp edges resembling those of functional
weapons, these elegantly crafted blades were rarely used in combat.
Instead, they served as symbols of prestige, status, and wealth, and
also functioned as a form of currency. The wooden hilt is bound with
copper coiling.
Ex. Douglas Dawson Gallery, Chicago, IL
Length: 20 ¾"
Width: 4 ⅜"
Depth: 1 ⅞"
