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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Description from the seller
Object description
Kilonda Ax - Songye Culture from Congo. Early 20th century.
Traditional Songye weapon from Congo, similar to an axe (called nsapo or kilonda). Forged iron blade with a triangular shape in open-air worked iron, attached to a wooden handle like a club, covered with snake skin.
Essentially ceremonial in character, it could be used as the tomahawk of the American Indians, both for short-distance throwing and for hand-to-hand combat. This weapon originates from the Haut-Congo region and was made by the Nsapo people, who prospered industrially through iron and copper work. The axe is made of forged iron, while the handle is wooden coated with copper. This weapon caused significant damage when used in combat. A symbol of power, the axe is usually carried by the Songye chiefs. It is also used as a medium of exchange. The etymology of this weapon is based on the name 'Zappo Zap,' a once very active Songye tribal group in the Free State of Congo.
Cabo covered with snake skin.
Object description
Kilonda Ax - Songye Culture from Congo. Early 20th century.
Traditional Songye weapon from Congo, similar to an axe (called nsapo or kilonda). Forged iron blade with a triangular shape in open-air worked iron, attached to a wooden handle like a club, covered with snake skin.
Essentially ceremonial in character, it could be used as the tomahawk of the American Indians, both for short-distance throwing and for hand-to-hand combat. This weapon originates from the Haut-Congo region and was made by the Nsapo people, who prospered industrially through iron and copper work. The axe is made of forged iron, while the handle is wooden coated with copper. This weapon caused significant damage when used in combat. A symbol of power, the axe is usually carried by the Songye chiefs. It is also used as a medium of exchange. The etymology of this weapon is based on the name 'Zappo Zap,' a once very active Songye tribal group in the Free State of Congo.
Cabo covered with snake skin.
Details
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Iron (wrought)
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
34 cm
Width
27 cm
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