Kuba Peoples, (2) Poto swords, 19th/20th c., DR Congo, iron blade, brass wire coil, rattan caning, the blades etched with geometric designs, 24"l (larger), 17" (smaller)

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.

Fair, patina appears natural, larger with overall oxidation to blade, smaller with chip to handle, overall wear to surface **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.