A Nondescript African Knife for Comments

Bob A · 30th November 2024, 12:07 AM

Recently purchased from Artzi. Origin remains vague. I'm not well versed in African iron art, but I am attracted to the unusual. (We all have character flaws).

If anyone can throw light on any aspect of this knife, I'd be grateful for your opinions.

Description provided:
Four single edge blades mounted in crossed directions unto one wood handle. The blades are lightly engraved in a geometrical pattern,

We do not know for sure what is the origin and the purpose of this knife. Most probably a ceremonial device. We have heard various suggestions as to the origin and attribution: Angola Chokwe, Congo Momvu, Nigeria Igbo and others.

Blades 6 1/2 inches. Total length 10 1/2 inches.

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30th November 2024, 12:07 AM	#1
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 430	A Nondescript African Knife for Comments Recently purchased from Artzi. Origin remains vague. I'm not well versed in African iron art, but I am attracted to the unusual. (We all have character flaws). If anyone can throw light on any aspect of this knife, I'd be grateful for your opinions. Description provided: Four single edge blades mounted in crossed directions unto one wood handle. The blades are lightly engraved in a geometrical pattern, We do not know for sure what is the origin and the purpose of this knife. Most probably a ceremonial device. We have heard various suggestions as to the origin and attribution: Angola Chokwe, Congo Momvu, Nigeria Igbo and others. Blades 6 1/2 inches. Total length 10 1/2 inches.