Mangbetu, Democratic Republic of Congo: A typical sickle knife ‘Trumbash’, with brass blade.
Mangbetu, Democratic Republic of Congo: A typical sickle knife ‘Trumbash’, with brass blade.
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An ornamental and prestige knife, called ‘Trumbash’, of the Mangbetu, in northeastern Congo. The brass blade in typical sickle form is decorated with three projections and three holes. The hilt is made of wood, offset once and coloured black and brown.
In perfect condition, no damage.
First half of the 20th century; L: 40 cm, W: 23 cm (upper section of the blade). (ME)
Provenance: Collection of a German missionary.
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
26.05.2015 - 15:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 500.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 800.- to EUR 1,000.-
Mangbetu, Democratic Republic of Congo: A typical sickle knife ‘Trumbash’, with brass blade.
An ornamental and prestige knife, called ‘Trumbash’, of the Mangbetu, in northeastern Congo. The brass blade in typical sickle form is decorated with three projections and three holes. The hilt is made of wood, offset once and coloured black and brown.
In perfect condition, no damage.
First half of the 20th century; L: 40 cm, W: 23 cm (upper section of the blade). (ME)
Provenance: Collection of a German missionary.
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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Auction: | Tribal Art |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 26.05.2015 - 15:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 20.05. - 26.05.2015 |
** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT
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