Four Chokwe arrows

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Congo/Zambia, late 19th/early 20th century, each arrow with iron spade hyphen shaped blade, attached to the bamboo shaft with rattan, smooth dark patina. Lg. 38, 36, 32, and 28 in. Provenance: The Tom Joyce Collection, Santa Fe, NM.

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Four Chokwe arrows

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Estimate $500-$700Aug 26, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT

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Native American Pre-Columbian Tribal Fine Art

Aug 26, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT

Santa Fe, NM, United States

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