"Knife Said Basakpwa - Congo, Yakoma, Sango, Ngbandi... Collected Around 1910"
Knife called Basakpwa - Congo, Yakoma, Sango, Ngbandi... Collected Around 1910Vernacular name: basakpwaThis knife is part of a batch of other weapons that I acquired from the inheritance of Aimée Wintzer née Collart, owner of a factory in Congo around 1910.Wooden handle covered with a copper band. The back of the handle is decorated with brass nails.Double-edged blade engraved at the median edge on both sides.In good condition.Length 37.5cmBlade length 25.5cmWeight 325gr