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Songye / Nsapo Prestige Axe from the Congo

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Songye / Nsapo Prestige Axe from the Congo

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Description

A fine Parade or prestige Axe with inset metal studs and well handled wooden handle. Songye or N'sapo peoples , Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex Nathan Collection, New York.

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fair, well worn, a few scrapes and scratches on handle

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Songye / Nsapo Prestige Axe from the Congo

Name: Songye / Nsapo Prestige Axe from the Congo
SKU: 72074316
Price: 85 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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