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Mangbetu Peoples, Chief's knife

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Item Details

Description

Mangbetu Peoples, Chief's knife, DR Congo, forged iron sickle blade, wood handle, rattan wrap, on custom metal stand, 14"h

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

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.

Condition

Good, aged patina, scattered light nicks and scratches **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.

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Mangbetu Peoples, Chief's knife

Name: Mangbetu Peoples, Chief's knife
SKU: 112683339
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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