Bango double execution sword - Lobala - DR Congo
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Description from the seller
Beautiful and old double execution sword 'bango' Lobala/Mondzombo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Total height: 57 cm
Period: early 20th century
Provenance: Swedish auction house; ex collection Mats Sigelfeldt - Sweden.
In its abstract human form, the Bango blade displays symmetry and sophistication. Elsen describes this type of blade as a "luxury weapon for notables and chiefs." They were also used for ceremonial purposes, particularly during initiation rites for young men (Gosseau, Tribal Arms Monographs, vol. 1, no. 2, 1997).
Describing a different but closely related blade, Blackmun succinctly summarizes its usefulness: "Despite the sharp and cutting edges on the outside of the two curved blades, the beautiful swords of this type were primarily designed as symbols of rank. They were worn by men of authority on public occasions. Like the Ngombe sacrificial swords, they are shaped and decorated for beauty and elegance, and enhanced with copper and brass" (Beauty and Death Blades, 1990).
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Beautiful and old double execution sword 'bango' Lobala/Mondzombo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Total height: 57 cm
Period: early 20th century
Provenance: Swedish auction house; ex collection Mats Sigelfeldt - Sweden.
In its abstract human form, the Bango blade displays symmetry and sophistication. Elsen describes this type of blade as a "luxury weapon for notables and chiefs." They were also used for ceremonial purposes, particularly during initiation rites for young men (Gosseau, Tribal Arms Monographs, vol. 1, no. 2, 1997).
Describing a different but closely related blade, Blackmun succinctly summarizes its usefulness: "Despite the sharp and cutting edges on the outside of the two curved blades, the beautiful swords of this type were primarily designed as symbols of rank. They were worn by men of authority on public occasions. Like the Ngombe sacrificial swords, they are shaped and decorated for beauty and elegance, and enhanced with copper and brass" (Beauty and Death Blades, 1990).
Guaranteed home delivery via Bpost.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Lobala
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Bango double execution sword
Height
57 cm
Provenance
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