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Kuba Ilwoon / Ou Ilondo

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        Kuba Ilwoon / Ou Ilondo
        
         Origin: Bushong People, Kuba, Democratic Republic of Congo
         Age: 19th century
         Materials: Iron and wood
         Size: 26 1/8" with base

Land chief's sword, typically carried by high-ranking Bushong officials as a badge of office.
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