Rare Salampasu sword - DR Congo

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Description from the seller

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Name of the tribe: SALAMPASU
- Material: Wrought iron - Natural bark - Plant fiber - Wood
- Dimensions (in mm): 560x35x11
- Weight (in grams): 716
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Rare item in this condition. Slight crack on the sheath at the base of the blade.

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Name of the tribe: SALAMPASU
- Material: Wrought iron - Natural bark - Plant fiber - Wood
- Dimensions (in mm): 560x35x11
- Weight (in grams): 716
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Rare item in this condition. Slight crack on the sheath at the base of the blade.

Details

No. of items
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wrought iron - natural bark - plant fiber - wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Rare Salampasu sword
Height
56 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Weight
716 g
FranceVerified
175
Objects sold
100%
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