A classical throwing knife of the Zande people (more specifically of the Nzakara, a subgroup of the Zande) residing in the area of North East Zaire, Central Africa Republic and Southern Sudan. Well forged steel, lightly decorated with geometrical pattern and braided fibers grip. Length 19 ½ inches. Max. width 18 inches. Very good condition For a very similar knife, see P. Westerdijk; The African Throwing Knife group VIII, type 6.