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thinreadline
3rd March 2018, 11:54 AM
Overall length 10 inches .
Miguel
4th March 2018, 02:32 PM
Overall length 10 inches .

I believe it to be a Konda ceremonial or parade knife. Central African Republic of the Congo.
Miguel
Sajen
4th March 2018, 04:48 PM
Yes, agree with Miguel, a Konda knife, see here: http://www.memoire-africaine.com/armes2.html
Maybe not very old but I am not sure.

Regards,
Detlef
thinreadline
4th March 2018, 11:31 PM
Thank you so much both of you .
Pieje
8th March 2018, 03:28 PM
Indeed from the KONDA or neigboring tribes in Congo.
I agree it isn't very old, relatively weak blade which is not forged.
Might be from around 1950, but probably slightly younger.
thinreadline
9th March 2018, 10:32 PM
Indeed from the KONDA or neigboring tribes in Congo.
I agree it isn't very old, relatively weak blade which is not forged.
Might be from around 1950, but probably slightly younger.

Thank you for your help