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African traditional forms

Tuesday 14 February 2023, 04:30 PM • Milan

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Congo Kinshasa, CHOKWE, Angola settentrionale

Ceremonial axe

Estimate

€ 300 - 450

Sold

€ 2.560

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

cm 39 x 26
Forged iron blade covered with black patina. Wooden handle embellished with the head of a male character carved at the top, in the style characteristic of Chokwe works. A long-tailed animal is carved on the shaft in relief.
The axe was a distinctive mark reserved for dignitaries. Nice patina of use. Prestige object.