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A Songye Nsapo Antique Ceremonial Axe

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Description

A finely crafted wooden parade axe with steel blade and well handled wooden shaft embellished with decorative inset round designs and raised handle end. Songye / Nsapo or related ethnic group, Congo, central Africa. The Axe measures 16 x 8 inches. Provenance: Ex Fitzgerald collection, London, England.

Condition

Good, well handled

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A Songye Nsapo Antique Ceremonial Axe

Name: A Songye Nsapo Antique Ceremonial Axe
SKU: 163348737
Price: 120 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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