Antique African Knife Leather Iron XX Century - Africa, Late XX Century

Features

Age:  20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Origin:  Africa

Material:  Leather , Iron

Description

Iron “Sengese” throwing knife with leather handle, produced by the mafa/matakam group of the Kirdi, a population living in the Mandara Mountains between north-western Cameroon and north-eastern Nigeria. The metal eyelets were used to attach a rope or an anchor chain. This type of knife was often used as a ceremonial emblem that manifested the social status of the owner.

Product Condition:
Item in good condition, shows small signs of wear. We try to present the real condition of the item as completely as possible with the photos. If some details are not clear from the photos, what is reported in the description is valid.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 53
Width: 23

Additional Information

Product availability

The product can be seen at Cambiago

Immediate availability
Ready for delivery within 2 working days from ordering the product.