This type of throwing knife is associated with the group of tribes belonging to the Ngbaka people, mostly residing in Zaire. It is characterize by the Sickle shaped main blade and two straight side blade the upper one being bigger and wider. This very good example is a rather large one, 21 inches long and about 14 inches wide. Very well forged and well decorated with geometric line design. Handle with the original leather cover. Very good condition. Early - mid 20C.