Lot 0077

A Yoruba Bronze Knife

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Item Details

Description

Zeremonial-Waffe
Yoruba, Nigeria
Ohne Sockel / without base
Gelbguss. H 67,5 cm.

Provenienz:
Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich.

Waffe, Prestigeobjekt und Würdezeichen.

CHF 100 / 200
EUR 86 / 172

Condition

The condition (wear, eventual cracks, tear, other imperfections and the effects of aging etc. if applicable) of this lot is as visible on the multiple photos we have uploaded for your documentation.

Please feel free to contact Hammer Auktionen for all questions you might have regarding this lot (info@hammerauktionen.ch).

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