Bwaka Peoples, (3) large knives, exhibited, DR Congo, forged iron, carved wood handle, one extremely large example, 28"l (largest), 20"l (smallest)

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC; Exhibited "Africa's Iron & Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, March 2000

Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.

Good, aged patina, handle loose on largest, surface oxidation, minor edge roughness to metal, wood showing hairlines, nicks, rubbing **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.