African Tetela/Kusu "balingbwa" short sword - Congo D.R.C - Épée couteau knife

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$1800.0
Name of object
Tetela/Kusu balingbwa short sword
Provenance
Belgian auction house
Periode
End of 19th century
Original/Reproduction
Original
Material
Wrought iron, wood, brass nails, red copper, upholstery nails
Tribe
Tetela/Kusu
Total length
17,12 Inch (43,5 cm)

                                 A TETELA/KUSU "balingbwa" SHORT SWORD - CONGO D.R.C

                                                                     Total length : 43,5 cm - (17,12")

                                                                           End of 19th century

This rare sword was reserved for chiefs and used as a symbol of prestige and dignity.

Material : wrought iron, wood, brass nails, red copper, upholstery nails

Provenance : collection Jean-Marc Desaive - Belgium; Belgian auction house (the invoice from the Belgian auction house can be given to the buyer upon request)

Assured shipping from Belgium by Bpost (Belgian post) - Delivery guaranteed !!!

This Tetela/Kusu short sword will be sent by Bpost (Belgian post) Do not hesitate to ask for adjustments for deliveries. (to Belgium for exemple)

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                                                                                        FABIEN