African Throwing Knife for ID and comment

russel · 23rd March 2014, 03:33 AM

Hello all,

I recently acquired this African Throwing Knife, and would appreciate members' comments. I know little of this type of weapon and I own little in the way of african references. I suspect that this is an old and important example of its type, but I have been wrong before...

All comments much appreciated,

Russel

russel · 23rd March 2014, 03:39 AM

Dimensions: H = 37cm; W = 37.5cm

russel · 23rd March 2014, 08:50 AM

After a little research here and elsewhere (apologies for not doing this before posting), I think I think I can safely assume this is an Ngbaka-Mabo throwing knife. I would still like more information if possible. If anyone has the time and inclination to scan some references for me, I would greatly appreciate it. How old might it be?

Cheers, Russel

Tim Simmons · 23rd March 2014, 09:19 AM

Very nice one too.

Sajen · 23rd March 2014, 10:11 AM

Hi Russel, beautiful throwing knife!

In Panga Na Visu it is described as Ngbaka-Manza, Gbaya, Mabo, Yangere, Bokoto in origin and named as moko-ndo, ngangba, za sali and nengele. I will take a picture later this day.

Regards,
Detlef

Luc LEFEBVRE · 23rd March 2014, 12:24 PM

Yes nice exemple, the models with copper dots are researched. It seems to have been covered with varnish, it was used at the first half of the 20th to prevent iron from rust.

Sajen · 23rd March 2014, 12:28 PM

Hi Russel,

here the picture from Panga Na Visu, very similar knife.
Again, beautiful knife with good age IMHO.

Regards,
Detlef

23rd March 2014, 03:33 AM	#1
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	African Throwing Knife for ID and comment Hello all, I recently acquired this African Throwing Knife, and would appreciate members' comments. I know little of this type of weapon and I own little in the way of african references. I suspect that this is an old and important example of its type, but I have been wrong before... All comments much appreciated, Russel Attached Images

23rd March 2014, 08:50 AM	#3
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	After a little research here and elsewhere (apologies for not doing this before posting), I think I think I can safely assume this is an Ngbaka-Mabo throwing knife. I would still like more information if possible. If anyone has the time and inclination to scan some references for me, I would greatly appreciate it. How old might it be? Cheers, Russel Last edited by russel; 23rd March 2014 at 09:01 AM. Reason: Typos

23rd March 2014, 12:28 PM	#7
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,126	Hi Russel, here the picture from Panga Na Visu, very similar knife. Again, beautiful knife with good age IMHO. Regards, Detlef Attached Images

23rd March 2014, 03:39 AM	#2
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Dimensions: H = 37cm; W = 37.5cm

23rd March 2014, 09:19 AM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,824	Very nice one too.

23rd March 2014, 10:11 AM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,126	Hi Russel, beautiful throwing knife! In Panga Na Visu it is described as Ngbaka-Manza, Gbaya, Mabo, Yangere, Bokoto in origin and named as moko-ndo, ngangba, za sali and nengele. I will take a picture later this day. Regards, Detlef

23rd March 2014, 12:24 PM	#6
Luc LEFEBVRE Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: France Posts: 473	Yes nice exemple, the models with copper dots are researched. It seems to have been covered with varnish, it was used at the first half of the 20th to prevent iron from rust.