Kuba Ikul knife - SOLD OUT
African knife whose blade is adorned with the most aesthetic long streaks. The handle is nicely worked and covered with a weave forming linear decorations.
In African art, there is a large variety of knives which could serve as everyday objects but were above all prestigious objects.
Among the Kuba in the Congo, Ikul knives such as this were worn on the belt by
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Circa 1920
- Size
- 33 x 8 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood, metal
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
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African knife whose blade is adorned with the most aesthetic long streaks. The handle is nicely worked and covered with a weave forming linear decorations.
In African art, there is a large variety of knives which could serve as everyday objects but were above all prestigious objects.
Among the Kuba in the Congo, Ikul knives such as this were worn on the belt by