Prestige Knife Trumbash
Mongelima / Medje (Meje) / Boa , D.R. Congo
Iron, wood
Late 19th / early 20th century

Like the Mangbetu's famous Emambele and Nagata show knives, the Trumbash was an important mark of prestige that was prominently displayed during important gatherings and ceremonial occasions.

This piece wears some important yet subtle differences from Mangbetu blades, which might indicate its origin from the Mongelima or Meje (Elsen, Tribal Arms Monographs Vol. 1 Nº3 , 1997).

17.25 in :: 44 cm

InventoryID #13-2693

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