Konda Ekonda knife
African weapons, swords, knives
The African knife with its stylized forms and corresponding to the stylistic corpus of the Konda Ekonda group is one of the most surprising and appreciated African weapons. This knife was not intended for cutting or killing but rather as a prestige object to show the social status of its owner.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Circa 1930
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood, metal
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
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African weapons, swords, knives
The African knife with its stylized forms and corresponding to the stylistic corpus of the Konda Ekonda group is one of the most surprising and appreciated African weapons. This knife was not intended for cutting or killing but rather as a prestige object to show the social status of its owner.