Curious african knife, wrought iron cross with the blade, en - Lot 238

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200 - 300 EUR
Curious african knife, wrought iron cross with the blade, en - Lot 238
Curious african knife, wrought iron cross with the blade, engraved with crossbars, horn handle carved in the shape of a figure's head, inlaid with ivory pellets and copper nails, ivory eyes, double-edged blade in the shape of a sage leaf, narrowed heel, wooden sheath covered with crocodile skin (?), with its iron carrying ring trimmed with leather, length 60 cm. Period, Africa, late 19th, early 20th century. Pretty good condition.
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