My guess is that it is from somewhere NE Congo and a sceptre/parade or dance knife. The wear at the pommel end is very interesting. Almost looks like banging or rubbing wear. This is just pure speculation but perhaps like other divination tools that are rubbed ie drawn across a divination board by consultee and diviner, this too might some sort of divination knife. I like it. Luc might make more sense of it.
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