Sengele figurative prestige knife
Title: Sengele figurative prestige knife
Date/Period: XXth century
Materials: Iron, copper, wood
Dimension: 20" 1/8
Description: Extraordinary prestige knife from the Sengele people of Equateur (D.R. Congo). It is obviously not a weapon, but a scepter with a female ancestor. Registered in the Yale University Guy van Rijn Archive as nr 79178. On a custom base. Provenance : collected form Chief Ekofo Nkoy by Patric Claes; Joaquin Pecci Gallery, Brussels; Pierre Bergé Auction November 7 2008 lot 240; Belgian collection.
Reserve: $2,000.00
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Location: This item ships from Belgium.
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Condition Report: Used in traditional context but in good condition
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Title: Sengele figurative prestige knife
Date/Period: XXth century
Materials: Iron, copper, wood
Dimension: 20" 1/8
Description: Extraordinary prestige knife from the Sengele people of Equateur (D.R. Congo). It is obviously not a weapon, but a scepter with a female ancestor. Registered in the Yale University Guy van Rijn Archive as nr 79178. On a custom base. Provenance : collected form Chief Ekofo Nkoy by Patric Claes; Joaquin Pecci Gallery, Brussels; Pierre Bergé Auction November 7 2008 lot 240; Belgian collection.
Reserve: $2,000.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $50.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Belgium.
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition Report: Used in traditional context but in good condition
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