Knife Description This stylised harvesting knife is associated with Mangbetu chiefship being present on formal occasions, and presented to favoured families. It was an item of great value. This knife would have been owned by a member of the nobility. Accession Loan No. 158/2000/3 Collection Class Personal objects Common Name knife Simple Name knife Full Name knife Dimensions whole length 358 mm; whole W 170 mm Cultural Group Mangbetu Production Year High 2000 Production Country Democratic Republic of Congo Production Area Region CENT Production Continent Africa Family Group Material metal; wood; brass Function Name weapon Collection Area Region CENT Collection Continent Africa Tell Us What You Think Click here to cancel reply. Subject to approval, your name and blog comment will be made public. Any comment replies will also be public. Your email address will never be published. If you wish to contact us privately, please use the Contact form. Required fields are marked * Name* Email* Website Comment
