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Anthropomorphic adze, Mali, Dogon, Bamana, Size: L: 56 cm (shaft) 29,5 cm (blade) (L: 22.0 inch (shaft) 11.6 inch (blade)), ID: 3050527
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Lot 338
102nd Auction

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.

Publications

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

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