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.
Comparing literature
Felix, Marc L., 100 Peoples of Zaire and their Sculpture, The Handbook, Brüssel 1987, S. 103, Abb. 15