Rare harpoons in the DRC - DR Congo

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Rare harpons Congo RDC, forged iron with vegetal fibre and wood, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and associated mainly with the Kuba district, provenance private collection, dating to the late 19th century.

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- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: Mainly KUBA - Various
- Material: Wrought iron - plant fiber - wood
- Dimensions (mm) Harpoon A: h: 167 - B: h: 187 - C: h: 235 - D: h: 160 - E: h: 165 - F: h: 190 - G: h: 225 -
H: h: 200 - I: h: 157 - J: h: 165
- Weight (grams): A= 20 - B= 17 - C= 43 - D= 63 - E= 17 - F= 20 - G= 55 - H= 26 - I= 21 - J= 21
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Apart from the broad tip of the MBUUN ethnicity, which I have electrolyzed myself, the other tips are in their original state.

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: Mainly KUBA - Various
- Material: Wrought iron - plant fiber - wood
- Dimensions (mm) Harpoon A: h: 167 - B: h: 187 - C: h: 235 - D: h: 160 - E: h: 165 - F: h: 190 - G: h: 225 -
H: h: 200 - I: h: 157 - J: h: 165
- Weight (grams): A= 20 - B= 17 - C= 43 - D= 63 - E= 17 - F= 20 - G= 55 - H= 26 - I= 21 - J= 21
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Apart from the broad tip of the MBUUN ethnicity, which I have electrolyzed myself, the other tips are in their original state.

Details

Number of objects
10
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 19th century
Material
Wrought iron - plant fiber - wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Rare harpoons in the DRC
Height
22.5 cm
Width
6.2 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
299 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
190
Objects sold
100%
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