Zemanek-Münster

Anthropomorphic adze ·  Mali, Dogon, Bamana · ID: 3050527

sold EUR 400
Provenance
Alexander Kubetz (1946-2023), Munich, Germany
Size
L: 56 cm (shaft)
29,5 cm (blade)
L: 22.0 inch (shaft)
11.6 inch (blade)

Description

wood, iron,

These ceremonial armor were worn by priests “hogon” over the shoulder as part of ancestor worship and swung over the head during dances.


The object Anthropomorphic adze with the object ID 3050527 was last part of the auction 102nd Auction at April 13, 2024 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 338 achieved a sales price of EUR 400.

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Publications

Zirngibl, Manfred A. & Alexander Kubetz, "panga na visu", Riedlhütte 2009, p. 25, ill. 17


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