Zemanek-Münster

Ceremonial adze

D. R. Congo, Luba
not available anymore
Provenance
Robert Jacobsen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Size
H: 28 cm
L: 15,5 cm (blade)
H: 11.0 inch
L: 6.1 inch (blade)

Description

wood, rich black patina, forged iron blade, shaft with habile handle and club-shaped head, the transition zone carved with six bulges, an extremely fine carved janus-head at the base, one of the faces bearded, sharing one coiffure with small deepening for insertion of magical substances, slightly dam. (ears), paint rubbed off, metal base


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