Lunda (?) Himba (?) knife

colin henshaw · 11th January 2014, 09:58 AM

I often find it difficult to attribute correctly knives from the Central Africa region, but the profile of the blade seems to indicate the south-western area.

My only comment is - as the use of brass and copper would mean it was a prestige item, I wonder why the incised decoration to the blade is so crudely done ? But an interesting piece, nonetheless. I like the form of the sheath.

Regards.

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11th January 2014, 09:58 AM	#3
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	I often find it difficult to attribute correctly knives from the Central Africa region, but the profile of the blade seems to indicate the south-western area. My only comment is - as the use of brass and copper would mean it was a prestige item, I wonder why the incised decoration to the blade is so crudely done ? But an interesting piece, nonetheless. I like the form of the sheath. Regards.