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Songye People, ceremonial axe

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Description

Songye People, ceremonial axe, 20th c., Democratic Republic of the Congo, copper clad wood, wrought iron, crescent-shaped blade joined to the handle by five struts decorated with human faces, 14"h x 11.5"w

Provenance: The Collection of Marguerite Jossel Appleman

Condition

Good, light oxidation to blade

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Songye People, ceremonial axe

Name: Songye People, ceremonial axe
SKU: 82705630
Price: 250 USD
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