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Pende, Ceremonial axe

Description

Pende
Ceremonial axe

Democratic Republic of the Congo
carved wood, iron
19.75 h x 9.25 w x 1.5 d in (50 x 23 x 4 cm)

Provenance: Jean-Pierre Hallet, Malibu | Private Collection, Los Angeles

This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

Condition

Good antique condition with wear consistent with age, including rust to the blade as expected, older flecks edge losses, surface weathering and scattered grain separations. Sold with associated base measuring 8 x 4 x 4 inches.

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Pende, Ceremonial axe

Lot 0147

Estimate $500-$700Apr 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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