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Three Congo weapons
A knife with serrated edge to the iron blade, the elaborate hilt with incised ornament and brass binding, dark glossy patina; an Ngombe knife with flared copper blade with incised ornament, iron-bound hilt; and an axe with flared copper blade, scorched wood head and copper-bound shaft
41 to 69cm. long (3)
A knife with serrated edge to the iron blade, the elaborate hilt with incised ornament and brass binding, dark glossy patina; an Ngombe knife with flared copper blade with incised ornament, iron-bound hilt; and an axe with flared copper blade, scorched wood head and copper-bound shaft
41 to 69cm. long (3)