Axe - Kilonga - Songye - Congo

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Description from the seller

The Kilonda ceremonial axe, often associated with the Tetela and Songye peoples (particularly the Nsapo subgroup), is an object of prestige and a symbol of authority in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Kilonda ceremonial axe, often associated with the Tetela and Songye peoples (particularly the Nsapo subgroup), is an object of prestige and a symbol of authority in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Congo
Material
Steel, Wood
Condition
Good
Ethnic group/ culture
Songye
Height
44 cm
Indigenous object name
Kilonga
Width
21 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
4 cm
Overall Length
44 cm
Estimated Period
1950-1960
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