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Fang-Kota Bird Knife

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            Fang-Kota Bird Knife

             Origin: Gabon
             Age: Late 19th century
             Materials: Iron and brass
             Size: 12" high

             Used after circumcision initiation to bring the spirit of nature into the heart of the initiate.
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