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A Ngombe Ceremonial Sword, "mopamba"

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Item Details

Description

Kurzschwert, "mopamba"
Ngombe, Doko, DR Kongo
Ohne Sockel / without base
Holz, Eisen, Kupfer. H 84 cm.

Provenienz:
Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich.

Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch sorgfältige Herstellung und dekorative Gestaltung, zB. der Verzierung mit wertvollen Materialien wie Kupfer, Bronze, Elfenbein oder Fell, aus.

Die ursprünglich Funktion ist damit eingeschränkt, so dass eine Verwendung als Kampfwaffe nicht mehr im Vordergrund steht. Vielmehr signalisieren sie den sozialen Status und die Macht des Trägers und sind damit eher Kult-, Prunk-, Würde- und Statuswaffen die auch im Tauschhandel Verwendung fanden.

Weiterführende Literatur:
Ethan Rider (2021). 100 African Blades from 55 Collections. San Francisco: J. M. Fogel Media.

CHF 100 / 200
EUR 86 / 172

Condition

The condition (wear, eventual cracks, tear, other imperfections and the effects of aging etc. if applicable) of this lot is as visible on the multiple photos we have uploaded for your documentation.

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A Ngombe Ceremonial Sword, "mopamba"

Name: A Ngombe Ceremonial Sword, \"mopamba\"
SKU: 100499409
Price: 500 CHF
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