Zemanek-Münster

Ornamental knife ·  D. R. Congo, Mangbetu · ID: 3034852

sold EUR 800
Size
H: 19 cm
H: 7.5 inch

Description

ivory handle, in shape of an anthropomorphic head with tribe-typical deformation of the skull, rising from a long neck with three bulges, min. dam., slight traces of corrosion


The object Ornamental knife with the object ID 3034852 was last part of the auction 73rd tribal art auction at May 25, 2013 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 341 achieved a sales price of EUR 800.

Here you will find more objects and interesting facts about African art.


Comparing literature

Zirngibl, Manfred A., Seltene afrikanische Kurzwaffen, Grafenau 1983, p. 83, ill. 88 f.


Subscribe to our newsletter

Join over 10,000 tribal art collectors. Don't miss out on upcoming news and auctions.

Subscribe today