Colono Comb
An engaging comb depicting a colono wearing a suit, hat and tie, something extraordinarily rare in Côte d’Ivoire given the heat.
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Machete
Defensive machete with part of the handle grooved for a better grip and a steel blade whose outline forms oval curves.
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Machete
A working tool as well as a combat machete.
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Crossbow
Crossbow made of light-coloured, hard wood, used by the Pygmies of Angola and Namibia for hunting and defence.
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Powder Flask
The powder flask has the classic shape of a horn powder flask.
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Percussion gun
Lobi percussion gun, handmade, reserved for the use of a king or a remarkable.
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Shield
A shield used for defence in the past and now for ceremonies.
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Leaf knife lanceolate · possible ikul
Unregistered reference
Circumcision Knife
A knife known as a circumcision knife, also used for the excision undergone by young people of both sexes at the end…
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Sacrifice knife
Knife with blade in the form of spear tip and double handle grip, used for sacrifices.
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Knife
Knife with a blade forged by hammering while hot and a leather sheath embossed with geometric designs.
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Knife
Knife for everyday use.
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Assele Throwing Knife
Geographical circumstances led the Bakota to perfect the art of warfare, which often involved hand-to-hand fighting.
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Knife
Small knife to be carried concealed in clothing. Its handle depicts a Biiga fertility doll.
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Little Ngabo Shield
Old child’s shield with a beautiful dark patina, reproducing the combat shields of adults, with a kifwébé mask characteristic of the basongyé…
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Ceremony Shield
Old child’s shield with a beautiful dark patina, reproducing the combat shields of adults, with a kifwébé mask characteristic of the songye…
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Knife
Haussa knife from the region of the Katsiki in northern Cameroon.
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Sacrificial Knife
Knife intended for sacrificing animals, but also used for other purposes.
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Pygmy Spear
Spear shaft made of light-coloured, hard wood.
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Pygmy Spear
The spear shaft is made of light-coloured, hard wood. Its iron point has a pointed heart shape.
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Indigenous arrows
Two crafted arrows by the hunter himself.
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Pygmy Spear
Spear shaft made of light-coloured, hard wood.
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Pygmy Spear
Spear shaft made of light-coloured, hard wood.
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Pygmy Spear
Spear with a shaft of light-coloured, strong wood. The spear point has engraved geometric ornamentation at the hafting.
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