DR Congo
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Selected by Julien Gauthier
A decade of experience in historical arms, armour, and African art.
Estimate € 200 - € 250
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Description from the seller
a prestige or ceremonial axe from Central Africa, produced by the Songye peoples in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Visual features:
A forged iron blade adorned with perforations or openwork motifs characteristic of Congolese customary art.
Handle: A long wooden grip fully wrapped or covered with reptile skin (such as monitor lizard or snake) affixed and sewn at the end.
Function: This type of object was formerly used as an attribute of dignity, as currency for exchange, or as a prestige weapon for local chiefs.
a prestige or ceremonial axe from Central Africa, produced by the Songye peoples in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Visual features:
A forged iron blade adorned with perforations or openwork motifs characteristic of Congolese customary art.
Handle: A long wooden grip fully wrapped or covered with reptile skin (such as monitor lizard or snake) affixed and sewn at the end.
Function: This type of object was formerly used as an attribute of dignity, as currency for exchange, or as a prestige weapon for local chiefs.
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
40 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
3 cm
Weight
500 g
Provenance
Private collection
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