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Dagger - D. R. Congo, Zela

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Description

metal, wood, incised blade, handle in form of a female half figure, min. dam., traces of corrosion and abrasion, base;
the Zela are an ethnical group of about 30000 people living in the southeastern part of the Democratic Republic of Kongo, decisively influenced by Luba culture.
H: 50 cm, H: 19,7 inch
Provenance:
Charles Wentinck, Saumane, France
Continent: Africa

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Dagger - D. R. Congo, Zela

Name: Dagger - D. R. Congo, Zela
SKU: 34922580
Price: 800 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €800 - €1,000

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Starting Price €800

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