This rare form of throwing knife is used by the Gbaya people residing in Cameroon and Central African Republic. It is 22 inches long, forged from good steel with ribs on its front face and decorated with a brass insert. Handle covered with fabric. Early - Mid 20C. Very good condition. Age crack on the blade. Minor edge nicks. For a very similar knife, see P. Westerdijk; The African Throwing Knife group XIII, type 4.