Ceremonial adze · D. R. Congo, Mbala · ID: 3049775
sold
EUR 2,000
Provenance
Old Belgian Colonial CollectionSize
H: 36 cm
L: 19,5 (blade)
H: 14.2 inch
L: 19,5 (blade)
Description
wood, metal, base
Beautiful example with rich patina and figural decoration on the shaft. These adzes were considered prestigious objects for chiefs and diviners.
The object Ceremonial adze with the object ID 3049775 was part of the auction Sale 100 on April 15, 2023. The object with the lot number 83 achieved a sales price of EUR 2,000 with an asking price of EUR 1,500.
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Comparing literature
Felix, Marc L., 100 Peoples of Zaire and their Sculpture, The Handbook, Brüssel 1987, S. 103, Abb. 15