An ikul or ikula is a knife or a short sword of the Kuba of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The ikul consists of a leaf-shaped blade (iron or copper or wood) and a wooden handle finished with a round knob with sometimes decorative inlays.

2023年5月20日 · One such dagger or shortsword is the Ikul, also known as the Kuba Ikul sword, used by the Kuba tribes in Central Africa. The Kuba Ikul or “Peace Knife” was primarily produced and designed for aesthetic purposes. In this article, we will cover its beautiful characteristics and explain how this blade was used.

Introduced by King Shyaam in the second quarter of the 17th century, the ikul replaced the warrior's throwing knife and proclaimed an era of peace. Note the elaborate inlaid metal patterns in the handle and the incised lines in the blade.

With its characteristic leaf-like shape and dulled blade, the ceremonial knife, or Ikul, was introduced as a peaceful replacement to the warrior throwing knife. It is typically carried by men as a symbol of prestige, warriorhood and authority.

Knife (Ikul) Kuba People. Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) early 20th century or earlier. length: 46cm. The blade of this ikul has a beautiful curved sculptural form. It has been polished towards the edge and dulled black in the middle. The blackened section has two pierced holes that are now filled with copper.

An ikul or ikula is a knife or a short sword of the Kuba of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The ikul consists of a leaf-shaped blade (iron or copper or wood) and a wooden handle finished with a round knob with sometimes decorative inlays. The blade has a well-marked central edge and can be decorated with engravings.

The ikul, or peace knife, was instituted by an early Kuba king to supersede the decidedly martial ilwoon (war sword). In 1910 one ikul commanded 5,000 cowrie shells on the local market—the equivalent of eight yards of European trade-cloth (Ginzberg 2000: 177).

Great Ikul prestige Knife in wood and metal – KUBA – D.R of Congo. Beautiful stylish blade with a nice patina of age. This knife named Ikul, can also be considered as a short sword.

African Kuba ikul knife widespread in Kasai. Knives of this type were worn on the belt by men. The quality of the weapon generally depends on the social rank of its owner.

Short Sword, Ikul Kuba, D.R. Congo Brass, wood Early 20th century. Every adult Kuba man carried an ikul in historical times. As occurred in many other cultures, the sword served as a symbol of adult masculinity. The Kuba are notable for their skills in blacksmithing and the importance in which they hold the community's blacksmith.