Lot 0364

Anthropomorphic cult axe - D. R. Congo, Luba-Kasai, Kalundwe

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Anthropomorphic cult axe - D. R. Congo, Luba-Kasai, Kalundwe

Item Details

Description

wood, metal,
H: 44 cm; 38,5 cm (blade), H: 17,3 inch; 15,2 inch

Provenance:
Alexander Kubetz (1946-2023), Munich, Germany

Published In:
Zirngibl, Manfred A. & Alexander Kubetz, "panga na visu", Riedlhütte 2009, p. 218, ill. 525

Condition

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Anthropomorphic cult axe - D. R. Congo, Luba-Kasai, Kalundwe

Name: Anthropomorphic cult axe - D. R. Congo, Luba-Kasai, Kalundwe
SKU: 174170705
Price: 450 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €450 - €900

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Starting Price €450

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