Group (3) Ngombe sickle executioner blades
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Description
Group (3) Ngombe sickle executioner blades, DR Congo, forged iron blade with carved wood handle, one wrapped in copper alloy wire, 28"h (largest)
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.
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, some surface corrosion, chips and loss of finish to wood **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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Group (3) Ngombe sickle executioner blades
Estimate $200 - $300
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