Ceremonial adze

D. R. Congo, Mbala

sold EUR 2,000

Provenance

Old Belgian Colonial Collection

Size

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.

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

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