Songye - Democratic Republic of Congo - Wrought-iron axe wit - Lot 240

Lot n° 240
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Songye - Democratic Republic of Congo - Wrought-iron axe wit - Lot 240
Songye - Democratic Republic of Congo - Wrought-iron axe with wooden handle - First half 20th century Small ritual or prestige axe featuring an arched wrought-iron blade decorated with a frieze of punctuation marks along the edge, combined with an openwork, twisted metal structure linking the blade to the handle, all fixed to a patinated wooden shaft, lower end sheathed, visible forge work with hammered and twisted elements, surface showing consistent patina of use and age. Length: 35 cm - Width: 22 cm - Weight: 650 gr.
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