African Throwing Knife – GBAYA – DR Congo

End 19th century – early 20th century. The piece is cm. 59,0 high  x cm. 21,0 width (23.22″ x 8.26″); gr. 456,4 (16.09 oz.). The top part of the blade is pierced with a hole. There is a hoocklet just above the wooden handle. For a similar example see “The Cutting Edge”, by A.M. Schmidt & P. Westerdijk, pages 106-107. Sold