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Antique metal and bronze knife used for sacrificing zebu during circumcision ceremonies. The single-edged blade is set in a bronze handle decorated with a zebu. This type of object could be used for an entire region. Used condition. Length 22.5 cm. Madagascar, early 20th century.
- During traditional ceremonies, zebus are sacrificed to serve as a link between the living and the world of the dead. The number of zebus sacrificed and shared among the guests shows the family's notoriety and social rank.
Ref: LS5CP70BLD