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A Ngombe Ceremonial Sword, "mopamba"

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Item Details

Description

Kurzschwert, "mopamba"
Ngombe, DR Kongo
Ohne Sockel / without base
Holz, Eisen, Kupfer, Polsternägel. H 62,5 cm.

Provenienz:
Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich.

Waffe, Prestigeobjekt und Wüdezeichen.

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: 79124564
Price: 450 CHF
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