Kongo Knife Congo MATTER COLLECTION
Width: 4.0
Depth: 2.5
Description
Kongo Knife with Carved Handle
A striking hand-forged knife from the Kongo region of Central Africa, distinguished by its sculptural handle and engraved blade.
Carved from wood and shaped by hand, the handle exemplifies the Kongo aesthetic—where utility and artistry merge, and everyday objects are imbued with cultural meaning.
A unique piece for collectors of African weapons, ethnographic art, or sculptural artifacts.
Provenance: Matter Collection
From the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much.
Height (In) 14.5
Width (In) 4.0
Depth (In) 2.5
154885
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Kongo
Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Material
Condition
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.