Hache cérémonielle · R. D. Congo, Mbala · ID: 3049775
Vendu
2 000 €
Provenance
Old Belgian Colonial CollectionDescription
wood, metal, base
Beautiful example with rich patina and figural decoration on the shaft. These adzes were considered prestigious objects for chiefs and diviners.
Littérature comparée
Felix, Marc L., 100 Peoples of Zaire and their Sculpture, The Handbook, Brüssel 1987, S. 103, Abb. 15