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Finely forged blade with the hammer raised (coined) front and back and beveled edge. Pierced with three holes accentuated with sunburst markings. Wood haft carved with a human face with scarified cheeks and slanted eyes, perhaps representing a corpse. In addition to their reputation as slavers and cannibals, the Songye were known as excellent woodcarvers and metal workers.
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SONGYE SLAVER’S FIGURAL AXE
Estimate $400 - $500
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$200
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Item located in Clinton Twp, MI, US$30 shipping in the US
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Blue Lake Auction - June 4th
Clinton Twp, MI, USA
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