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Knife with Sheath
Central Africa; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Luba
Wood, Iron, Brass Nails, Wire
Knife: 19 1/2 x 3 13/16 x 1 7/8 ins. (49.5 9.7 x 4.8)
Sheath:18 7/16 x 5 7/8 x 1 11/16 ins. (46.8 x 14.9 x 4.3 cm)
The sheath consists of two parts held together, originally with two brass rings, though the one on the left is missing. Sheaths are usually held together by bands across the sheath and leather belt suspended from one’s shoulder. |
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