Fine Songye Axe, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Fine Songye Axe, Democratic Republic of the Congo
malléla
Wood, metal
Height 13 1/2in (34.2cm); length 15 1/2in (39.5cm)
Provenance
Barbier-Muller Collection, Geneva
Princely Private Collection
The large, handsome blade pierced through at the center with an openwork circular design and highlighted with copper, inserted into the wooden handle with four bands of copper highlighting each side; fine shiny dark brown patina.
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Fine Songye Axe, Democratic Republic of the Congo
malléla
Wood, metal
Height 13 1/2in (34.2cm); length 15 1/2in (39.5cm)
Provenance
Barbier-Muller Collection, Geneva
Princely Private Collection
The large, handsome blade pierced through at the center with an openwork circular design and highlighted with copper, inserted into the wooden handle with four bands of copper highlighting each side; fine shiny dark brown patina.
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