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This knife called Ikul comes from the Kuba Kingdom (Kasai province of DRC).

The copper blade is forged as a leaf with a central midrib. The borders are engraved with parallel lines.
The wooden pommel is decorated with patterns not unlike those of Kuba raffia carpets.

The total length of the knife is 330 mm, the 225 mm long blade is 85 mm at its widest.

The blade weighs 290 grams.

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First half of the 20th century - fair condition

Ikul Kuba prestige knife/sword - Former Belgian Congo DRC

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