Lobala Bango chief sword
Regalia in African art
Superb African knife with a finely chiseled blade. The characteristic shape dividing into two curved appendages makes it possible to identify it as coming from the Lobala. These are close to the Ngbaka and the Bonjo. This type of knife was a luxury attribute for notables and chefs. They were used for ceremonial purposes, especially in initiation rites for young men.
Another copper example has been published in Fatal Beauty, Plate 79 (2013).
01600
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 63 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood, metal
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Very good
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Regalia in African art
Superb African knife with a finely chiseled blade. The characteristic shape dividing into two curved appendages makes it possible to identify it as coming from the Lobala. These are close to the Ngbaka and the Bonjo. This type of knife was a luxury attribute for notables and chefs. They were used for ceremonial purposes, especially in initiation rites for young men.
Another copper example has been published in Fatal Beauty, Plate 79 (2013).