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"Madagascar. Rare And Old Bara Chef's Knife"

MADAGASCAR. Rare and old knife linked to the buffalo sacrifice ceremony, the decoration of the bronze handle depicting a man, struck with small circles, ending with a stylized bird. The upper part of the blade inlaid with metallic element (brass and copper). Beautiful old patina. Bara. Madagascar L: 35.5 cm Approaching model reproduced in ''Ancient Arts of Madagascar' B. Goy 2015. Note: wear and deformation of the blade