694: NORTHERN CAMEROON, ceremonial throwing knife < Objet, 6 June 2019 < Auctions | Wright: Auctions of Art and Design

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Northern Cameroon

ceremonial throwing knife

Early 20th Century
wrought iron 18 h × 8½ w × 1 d in (46 × 22 × 3 cm)

estimate: $300–500

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provenance: Norwood Gallery, Austin | Private Collection, New York

Ceremonial items such as this knife would have been carried by women in ritual dances and funeral processions. The shape of the blade mimics the comb of a rooster's head. These objects also serve as status symbols of prestige and could have been used as currency.

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