Shi Haru Implement

Possible Throwing Knife

Eastern Africa; Democratic Republic of the Congo; possibly Shi, Havu, or Mangbetu
Iron, Wood, Copper
37 1/2 x 3 7/16 x 1 1/16 ins. (95.6 x 8.7 x 2.7 cm)

The Mangbetu peoples use tools like this one for many purposes including currency and for trade.


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