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Old 3rd March 2018, 11:54 AM   #1
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Default Can anyone ID this odd African (?) Knife please ?

Overall length 10 inches .
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Old 4th March 2018, 02:32 PM   #2
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Overall length 10 inches .
I believe it to be a Konda ceremonial or parade knife. Central African Republic of the Congo.
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Old 4th March 2018, 04:48 PM   #3
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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.

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Thank you so much both of you .
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Old 8th March 2018, 03:28 PM   #5
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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.
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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
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