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€ 300 - 400
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€ 1.664
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cm 49,5
with wooden handle with human figure head finial. Forged iron blade, herminette model (small axe), sharpened only in the lower part. It is embellished with a series of copper engravings obtained with inlay work.The handle takes up the face of a character with the characteristic features of the statuesque Teke. The long blade comes out of the mouth as if it were a gigantic tongue.
These valuable objects were reserved for clan leaders, sorcerers, judges, famous sculptors, etc. They were used during collective ceremonies to testify the prestige and social rank of those who used them possessed.
with wooden handle with human figure head finial. Forged iron blade, herminette model (small axe), sharpened only in the lower part. It is embellished with a series of copper engravings obtained with inlay work.The handle takes up the face of a character with the characteristic features of the statuesque Teke. The long blade comes out of the mouth as if it were a gigantic tongue.
These valuable objects were reserved for clan leaders, sorcerers, judges, famous sculptors, etc. They were used during collective ceremonies to testify the prestige and social rank of those who used them possessed.
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Boa, ZANDE, Congo Kinshasa, regione settentrionale
Ornamental sword
Estimate € 200 - 300
Starting bid € 100
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