AFRICAN NGULU SICKLE BLADE NGOMBE CONGO,Early-to-mid 20th Century. Patinated and heavily decorated asymmetrical iron blade with an embellished wooden handle. Forged iron, wood, brass tacks and flattened brass wire. A Ngulu sickle blade is also called Ngolo, Ngwolo, M'Bolo, Gulu, Ntsaka, Bwakoya, or Mbeli na Banzi and it is often erroneously labeled an "executioner's knife" in the Western world. Signs of usage and handling. - Lenght: 27 inches. Estimate $200-300
