Sickle Blade “Ngulu” D.R. Congo Ngombe People Early 20th century Iron, wood, brass 22 in. / 56 cm Manufactured by the Ngombe (“men of the forest”), the Ngulu is a heavily decorated asymmetrical iron blade with an embellished wooden handle that is exuberant and beautiful. They were insignia of prestige, ceremonial dance implements, and valuables used for exchange (currency) (Gosseau, Tribal Arms Monographs, Vol. 1/No. 2, 1997). $500
