Ikul
Sign in to saveAn ikul or ikula is a knife or a short sword of the Kuba of the Democratic Republic of Congo. thumb|150px|Ikul knife
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An ikul or ikula is a knife or a short sword of the Kuba of the Democratic Republic of Congo. thumb|150px|Ikul knife
== Uses == 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. They are ceremonial knives, some of which are made solely of wood (handle and blade) and richly decorated.
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