ikul - ikul - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Description from the seller

LOT of 2 objects.

- 1 ceremonial IKUL KUBA sword. (Ground floor). With a copper blade and wooden handle; this sword has an ornamental role for the costume of the KUBA nobles, l = 11. H = 40. sold with a base

- 1 NKISHI fetish (LUBA) with an antelope horn on the head, in which the "bijimba" is inserted, the magical charge, l = 9. H = 16. originating from Katanga

LOT of 2 objects.

- 1 ceremonial IKUL KUBA sword. (Ground floor). With a copper blade and wooden handle; this sword has an ornamental role for the costume of the KUBA nobles, l = 11. H = 40. sold with a base

- 1 NKISHI fetish (LUBA) with an antelope horn on the head, in which the "bijimba" is inserted, the magical charge, l = 9. H = 16. originating from Katanga

Details

Indigenous object name
ikul
Number of objects
2
Ethnic group/ culture
ikul
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Steel
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Fair condition
Height
40 cm
Width
11 cm
Weight
4 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
Private

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