Ceremonial blade – Copper, Wood – Teke – DR Congo

Name: Ceremonial blade - Copper, Wood - Teke - DR Congo
SKU: 25.239
Price: 160.00 EUR
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SKU: 25.239 Category: African Art Tags: Axe, Congo Art, Teke

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Description

Ceremonial axe from the Teke people of DR Congo.
The wooden shaft with human head on top, covered with brass plates and a metal blade inserted into the mouth. The ceremonial blade is in good condition with a fine aged patina.

OBJECT

Ceremonial blade

ETHNIC GROUP/ CULTURE

Teke

REGION/ COUNTRY

Congo – 45 cm

MATERIAL

Copper, Wood

SOLD WITH STAND

DIMENSIONS

45×26×7 cm

WEIGHT

700 g

Ceremonial blade – Copper, Wood – Teke – DR Congo

Description

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