Rare & Great!! Ceremonial knife of the Yantzi, DR Congo, 1920-30

Rare & great!! Ceremonial knife of the Yantzi from the DR Congo. Beautiful, old and tribally used object this ceremonial beautifully shaped knife made of forged cast iron. The wire around the wooden handle is also forged. The knife is in good condition and is placed on a custom-made stand.

Ex Claes gallery, Brussels, obtained via Benjamin Claes, the youngest brother of Didier Claes.

Length: 22 cm
Height: 22 cm
Weight: 608 grams
Origin: DR Congo
Date: 1920-30
Provenance: Ex Claes gallery, Brussels ( via Benjamin Claes)