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Ngulu Sword – Metal, Wood – Ngombe – DR Congo

 199,00

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Description

Beautiful, ceremonial sword of the NGOMBE tribe from D.R. Congo.
This Central African Ngombe Ngulu sword was reputedly used for executions. Later, it became a sign of prestige.
Very nice specimen with great patina!
It was also used as a means of exchange: ” Currency”. The owner of this item was given some form of social status.

OBJECT

Sword

ETHNIC GROUP/ CULTURE

Ngombe

REGION/ COUNTRY

Congo

MATERIAL

Metal,  Wood

CONDITION

Good

DIMENSIONS

57×33×5 cm

WEIGHT

800 g
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