Janus-headed, large-bladed African knife

Pertinax · 23rd June 2024, 09:01 AM

Hi Ian

Interesting sword.

The faces on the hilt are similar to the Kifwebe Songye masks.

2 questions arise:

1. Did Songye have copper/brass casting? I don’t have such information, perhaps forum participants have information and examples.

2. Usually in images of Janus (Ianus Bifolios) the faces are different. Songe/Khemba/Luba figurines have two faces – male and female.

Regards, Yuri

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23rd June 2024, 09:01 AM	#2
Pertinax Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: City by the Black Sea Posts: 219	Hi Ian Interesting sword. The faces on the hilt are similar to the Kifwebe Songye masks. 2 questions arise: 1. Did Songye have copper/brass casting? I don’t have such information, perhaps forum participants have information and examples. 2. Usually in images of Janus (Ianus Bifolios) the faces are different. Songe/Khemba/Luba figurines have two faces – male and female. Regards, Yuri