Lot 139
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POTO KNIFE
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
African & Oceanic Art and Antiquities | 624
Auction: 16 September 2020 at 15:00 BST
Estimate: £300 - £500
Description
iron and natural fibres, the blade with incised embellishments, bound to the wooden hilt with fibre binding, the pommel with vegetal matter surrounding a magical charge to protect the carrier
Dimensions
65.5cm long
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Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom