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AEDAfrican Bantu Double Ngulu Execution Sword, Congo
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About Auction
TimedJun 18, 2026 - Jul 2, 2026
This sale is is primarily built from the collections of three people who were passionate collectors of antique African, South Asian, Filipino, and Pacific weapons. In addition this sale contains ethnic masks, ritual and medical specimen bones, and many other similar objects that one might describe as oddities and / or morbid curiosities. Annex Auctions gm@annexauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Double bladed Ngulu execution sword. Used by the Bantu peoples (including the Ngombe, Doko, Ngala, etc.) of the Congo Basin. At executions, the condemned was tied to the ground. His head was tied to a bent tree branch so the neck would remain stretched. After the decapitation, the head would be automatically catapulted far away by the branch. This practice was forbidden by the Belgians during the Free State of Congo period (1885–1908). From the 20th century, deprived of its intended function, the Ngulu took a more symbolic and ceremonial role. It was worn during the ritual dance known as Likbeti, at the end of which a goat is decapitated and eaten.
Dimensions: 20.5" long overall, 15.25" blade (tip to top of copper grip wrap), 8.75" at widest.
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Condition
Has some pitting and edge knicks. Age related wear. Please see photos.
- Provenance
The Estate of Ed and Mari Crosby
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