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"The blacksmiths of the so called Kirdi people of the Mandara mountains of northern Cameroon and eastern Nigeria produced a …
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"The blacksmiths of the so called Kirdi people of the Mandara mountains of northern Cameroon and eastern Nigeria produced a fascinating variety of knives that share the general outline of the F-shaped throwing knives of Chad. Too heavy to be thrown, these sengese knives were reserved for use as hand weapons and prestige symbols (Westerdijk, African Metal Implements, 1984).
"These prestige weapons were part of the ceremonial dress of adult men, raised during official events, but also used 'for strolling in public' (Elssen, De fer et de fierté, 2003).
Dimensions of the group of three: 21"w x 8"d x 32"h
Dimension of each on stand (including stand):
9"w x 4"d x 31.5"h
8.5"w x 4'd x 27.5"h
9"w x 4"d x 25.5"h
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- Dimensions
- 21ʺW × 8ʺD × 32ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Abstract
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Cameroon
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Iron
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Condition is appropriate for age and use. Condition is appropriate for age and use. less
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