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A very fine Hemba ceremonial knife"Aelo"

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A very fine Hemba ceremonial knife"Aelo"
Democratic Republic of Congo

43 cm

In the Luba mythology, kingship and metal-smithing were introduced by a cultural hero called "Mbidi Kiluw"e. For members of the royal clan, carrying a ceremonial weapon like this would have proven their lineage and respect to this illustrious hero.

Literaturhinweise

Published in F. Rolin "Luba Hemba", New York, April 20-May 16, 1979, image 24