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85 - GABON, Kota. A throwing knife known as an ‘Osélé’ or ‘Musélé…
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Estimate €250 - €300
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GABON, Kota. A throwing knife known as an ‘Osélé’ or ‘Musélé’, made of brass and iron. Large, hammered and flattened blade in the shape of a bird’s head (hornbill). Late 19th century. 34 x 34.5 cm. Provenance: collected in situ by Camille Urbain Narcisse CUNY (1863–1917), then passed down through his descendants. Camille Cuny, an accountant, made two trips to Gabon-Congo, the first between March 1893 and March 1896, and the second from October 1899 to October 1900 (see list of his places of residence, military file – page 641 of the register –, Vosges Departmental Archives, reference 1R1317-112473). Family tradition holds that he took part for a time in Captain Jean-Baptiste Marchand’s mission. Bibliography: Luc Lefebvre, ‘Couteaux de jet, les couteaux du sud, Volume II’, 2020.
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Auction time 09/17/2026 at 2:00 PM
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