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2 Central African Axes.

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Songye Axe, D.R. Congo, 20th c.: A Songye axe. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. 20th century. Wood and metal. 14 1/4" x 7 1/4" x 2 1/4". Condition: includes stand. Wear and abrasions throughout. Provenance: Private N

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19th C. African Luba Ceremonial Figural Axe: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba or Hemba peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A prestige axe known as a kibiki or a kasolwa, with a forged-iron blade fitted into a thin s

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A Fine Songye Axe Ex Banks Collection: A very finely crafted ceremonial Axe with forged iron blade with decorative elements as well as Iron bands around the well handled and worn wooden shaft. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Th

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19th C. African Songye Prestige Axe: **Originally Listed At $350** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A wood and copper prestige axe with a crescent-shaped iron blade

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20th C. African Songye Wood & Copper Prestige Axe: **Originally Listed At $200** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye culture, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. An attractive prestige axe with a broad, openwork copper blade be

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A lot of five African axes and knives: A lot of five African axes and knives, snake leather bound handles and iron decorated. 20th Century. Height: max. 42 cm

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A Pende Axe (Hatchet): Axt Pende, Mbala, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen, Polsternägel. H 34,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch sorgfältige Herstell

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A Benin Axe: Axt Benin Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Bronze. H 37 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée, Togo (2005-2011). CHF 300 / 60

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A Kuba Axe (Hatchet): Zeremonial-Beil Kuba, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen. L 32 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch sorgfältige Herstellung und dekor

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A Senufo Axe (scepter): Axt (Szepter) Senufo, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen. H 53,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch

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A Songye Axe: Zeremonial-Beil Songye, DR Kongo L 41,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Waffe, Würde- und Statuszeichen, die auch im Tauschhandel Verwendung fand. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

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Antique African Songye Axe, DRC: Antique African Songye Axe, DRC. Hand-forged iron blade with figural decoration, the haft and bulbous head covered overall with snake or lizard skin (splitting). Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nanc

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A Songye Axe (African Art / Tribal Art): Zeremonial-Beil Songye, DR Kongo L 42 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Waffe, Würde- und Statuszeichen, die auch im Tauschhandel Verwendung fand. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

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A Songye Axe, "kilonda": Prestigebeil, "kilonda" Songye, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen, Kupfer. H 35,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch sorgfältige H

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A Pende Axe (Hatchet): Axt Pende, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen. H 37 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

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A Senufo Axe (Hatchet): Axt Gurunsi, Senufo, Burkina Faso Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen. H 64,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch sorgfältige Herstellung und

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Description

A group of two Central African Axes. ++ A Songye Axe with snake skin wrap. Metal, snake skin. Democratic Republic of Congo. 16 1/2" x 9". Wear from age. ++ An Ila/Baila Axe. Wood, metal. Zambia. 17 7/8" x 6 1/4". Rust on blade and wear from age.
Condition: Abrasions, wear.
Provenance: From the Estate of Giraud V. Foster, Baltimore, Maryland.

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2 Central African Axes.

Name: 2 Central African Axes.
SKU: 126307191
Price: 80 USD
Availability: InStock

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