Axe · South Africa, Zulu · ID: 3032139
sold
EUR 700
Size
L: 103 cm
L: 40.6 inch
Description
wood, brown shiny patina, brass wire, round, straight shaft, arrow-shaped iron blade, min. dam., slight traces of usage and corrosion;
the special feature of Zulu axes lies in the brass wire windings on the handles. Although formerly used as war hatchets, they are used today by the peace-loving Zulus at dance festivals.
The object Axe with the object ID 3032139 was part of the auction 68th tribal art auction on March 3, 2012. The object with the lot number 510 achieved a sales price of EUR 700 with an asking price of EUR 450.
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Comparing literature
Fischer, Werner, Zirngibl, Manfred A., Afrikanische Waffen, Passau 1978, p. 198, ill. 364