Luba, Democratic Republic of Congo: A ceremonial and prestige axe of the Luba.
A prestige axe of the Luba, from Southeast Congo. With a narrow, long blade made of brass. The black-dyed wooden shaft is adorned with numerous brass decorative nails and two wraps made of brass wire. First half of the 20th century; h: 52.5 cm, B: 23 cm (with blade on top). (ME)
Provenance: Westerdijk family collection, Holland; Belgian collection.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
05.11.2014 - 13:00
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EUR 2.000,- a EUR 2.600,-
Luba, Democratic Republic of Congo: A ceremonial and prestige axe of the Luba.
A prestige axe of the Luba, from Southeast Congo. With a narrow, long blade made of brass. The black-dyed wooden shaft is adorned with numerous brass decorative nails and two wraps made of brass wire. First half of the 20th century; h: 52.5 cm, B: 23 cm (with blade on top). (ME)
Provenance: Westerdijk family collection, Holland; Belgian collection.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Asta: | Tribal Art |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 05.11.2014 - 13:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 31.10. - 05.11.2014 |