African knife figural West Africa

[Jim McDougall]

This item is essentially in knife form, modern and well made, but IMO too much so to be regarded souvenir. The blade is unfullered sheet steel without edges. (no picture unfortunately).
To me it seems West African, but it seems similar figure popularity of this kind filters into Congo as well and likely even further.

The curious design on the scabbard and the inlay of gold metal wire into wood (mahogany?) might be to particular tribal group?

Really need help from you guys specializing in African stuff.

[Pertinax]

Contemporary piece from Tanzania/Zanzibar.

Best regards,
Yuri

[Marc M.]

Hi Jim
Objects made for sale to tourists are often very skillfully made, even if they are of a high quality in terms of carving they are often made to appeal to tourists and have nothing to very little to do with cultural origins. So, in my opinion, does this object.
Best regards
Marc