KUYU, Democratic Republic of the Congo. - Lot 67

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KUYU, Democratic Republic of the Congo. - Lot 67
KUYU, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wood, brass, copper, iron. Rare "Eyongo" knife and scabbard, whose high quality craftsmanship expresses its symbol of prestige and authority. The handle is surrounded by spiral wires, the tip is hourglass-shaped and the scabbard has four characteristic points. Pre-1920/30. 31 x 11 cm. (wear and small chips). Literature "Beauté fatale", Central African weapons, fig 411, page 223. Provenance: Henri COUILLARD (1904-1984) collection, Vincennes. Then by descent. Corresponds to number 46 of the estate donation made on 21/12/79.
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