Zemanek-Münster

Billhook

D. R. Congo, Lega
sold EUR 10
Size
H: 11,5 cm
H: 4.5 inch

Description

bone, brown patina, min. dam., slight traces of usage;
in their regular large size these objects are important tools in domestic and agricultural work. The miniature “tools” are generally carved in elephant bone, some of them are manufactured in wood or ivory. Most of these pieces belong to high grade preceptors of “bwami” society.


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