Bamileke People, Cameroon, Forged Knife with Carved Wooden Head
Located in Leuven , BE
Solid forged Bamileke short sword with a finely carved face on the top of the handle. Patina of use
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Antiquities
Materials
Metal
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About the Item
The knives were handmade with heavily decorated Forged Iron blades with embellished wooden handles. They would use brass or leather wrappings and tacks that turned their weapons into insignia of prestige, ceremonial dance implements, and valuables used for exchange Some of the engravings were done on the heated blade. In contrast, the ones that run along the whole length were made with a sharp metallic tool on the cold blade. Warriors were widely respected for their courage in protecting the villages.
- Dimensions:Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 6
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- Date of Manufacture:1930
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Leuven , BE
- Reference Number:Seller: 259_261_438_440_441_442_17101stDibs: LU3301124304732
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