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Kota Throwing knife of the bird-head varietySold Kota and related peoples of Gabon.This type of arm was not intended as a missile, but served instead as a symbol of power as well as a cult instrument in societies that were set on fighting witches and other antisocial evil doers.The blade is supposed to have the shape of a Calao-bird's head. The wooden handle is partly wound with brass wire. This 19th century piece shows a rare variation: two eyes instead of one. High: 31 cm Price: THIS IS SOLD . GO BACK TO THE Buy African Art HOME PAGE FOR AVAILABLE ITEMS or send me an items with the kind of weapons you wish to buy read also African Weapons |
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