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19th C. African Benin Wood / Iron Adze Anthropomorphic

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19th C. African Benin Wood / Iron Adze Anthropomorphic

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West Africa, Nigeria or Benin, Fon peoples, ca. 19th century CE. An anthropomorphic, hand-made adze. The wooden handle is shaped like a human with four projections from its square-sided torso, and two hanging braids from the back of its head; the iron blade, which is shaped like a snake's forked tongue, emerges from a human-like mouth with a prominent nose. White, red, and dark earthy pigment color the piece. Woven rope is wrapped around the upper part of the handle. Size: 2.3" W x 12.25" H (5.8 cm x 31.1 cm); 13.4" H (34 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Johnson collection, Marina Del Rey, California, USA

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Condition

Nice aged patina on wood and iron, with small cracks on the wooden surface, especially near the head and the lower part of the handle.

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19th C. African Benin Wood / Iron Adze Anthropomorphic

Name: 19th C. African Benin Wood / Iron Adze Anthropomorphic
SKU: 60996663
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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Starting Price $400

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