short sword - Genyas - Lokale/Mba/Angba-Genya - DR Congo
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Estimate € 480 - € 530
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Description from the seller
Offer from an old German collection: this short sword with an old leather sheath.
Length of the sword: 43 cm
Solid wooden grip with rivets attached, massive forged blade.
Strong mid-grade, very good substance.
Leather sheath sewn with leather straps and fitted with brass wire.
Length of the sword sheath: 27 cm
DR Kongo
Genyas / Lokele / Angba
approx. 1900 - 1950
The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell the goods and to export them.
No deliveries outside the EU
Offer from an old German collection: this short sword with an old leather sheath.
Length of the sword: 43 cm
Solid wooden grip with rivets attached, massive forged blade.
Strong mid-grade, very good substance.
Leather sheath sewn with leather straps and fitted with brass wire.
Length of the sword sheath: 27 cm
DR Kongo
Genyas / Lokele / Angba
approx. 1900 - 1950
The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell the goods and to export them.
No deliveries outside the EU
Details
Indigenous object name
Genyas
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Lokale/Mba/Angba-Genya
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Iron (cast/wrought)
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
short sword
Height
43 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
6 cm
Weight
260 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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