Antique  African knife with forged steel blade and wooden grip from the Baule tribe, Ivory Coast,

used during important ceremonies as prestige items to show the wealth and spiritual potency of one’s family,

20 th Century, sea shells, red dyed Spondulus, metal, animal skin,

exceptional height , good, old and correct patina,

high quality object mounted on a custom made stand,

49 cm high x 14 cm wide x 9 cm deep