69 A Ngombe knife
Wood and metal - 53 cm D.R. Congo Ngulu, execution knife used for ceremonial decaptitation. The blade is very elaborately forged, with typical scallops to assist the bearer to carry the blade on the shoulder. Provenance: Patrick Mestdagh, Brussels. Private Collection, Belgium
â‚Ź 1000 - 1500
70 A Nzombo Lobala knife Wood and metal - 54,5 cm D.R. Congo
Double Ngulu prestige knife. Provenance: Patrick Mestdagh, Brussels. Private Collection, Belgium
â‚Ź 1000 - 1500