Mystery knife / Nepal?

[DaveA]

Hello all,

Here is a recent addition to my collection. I was entranced by the elaborate shape and the seller's story that this is a traditional ritual knife from Nepal. It certainly does not resemble a phurba!

Total length about 41cm. The blade has a slight diamond cross-section.

Attached are the seller's pictures. I have not yet received the item.

Any ideas? What is it?

Thanks,

Dave A.

[Robert]

Hello Dave,
Not my area at all but it looks African to me. Someone will probably be along shortly to give you a real answer to your question.
Best,
Robert

[DaveA]

It resembles a Belgium Congo currency knife currently listed on eBay. Could that be it?

[Congoblades]

It's a common Konda knife from Congo.

[Sajen]

Yes, agree with Congoblades, status knife from the Konda, Sengele, Lia and Jia.

Regards,

Detlef