Large Trumbash sickle Mangbetu - DR Congo

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Description from the seller

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: MANGBETU
- Material: Wrought iron - Wood
- Dimensions (mm): 421x222x39
- Weight (grams): 535
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Superb sickle with 4 protrusions. It should be noted that African ethnic groups were well aware of the drawbacks of water and humidity on iron. That is why they coated them with animal fat when these objects were in use.

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: MANGBETU
- Material: Wrought iron - Wood
- Dimensions (mm): 421x222x39
- Weight (grams): 535
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Superb sickle with 4 protrusions. It should be noted that African ethnic groups were well aware of the drawbacks of water and humidity on iron. That is why they coated them with animal fat when these objects were in use.

Details

Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Large Trumbash sickle Mangbetu
Height
42.1 cm
Width
3.9 cm
Depth
22.2 cm
Weight
535 g
Provenance
Private collection
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220
Objects sold
100%
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