A Songye Wood and Metal Prestige Axe

**Originally Listed at $200** Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pende culture, ca. early 20th century CE. This is a scepter, also known as a prestige axe, that is designed to be a more elabora

**Originally Listed At $200** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye culture, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. An attractive prestige axe with a broad, openwork copper blade be

metal, wood, L: 52 cm, L: 20,5 inch Provenance: Alexander Kubetz (1946-2023), Munich, Germany Published In: Zirngibl, Manfred A. & Alexander Kubetz, "panga na visu", Riedlhütte 2009, p. 234, ill. 561

**Originally Listed At $350** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A wood and copper prestige axe with a crescent-shaped iron blade

Ca. first half 20thC. Songye/Luba tribal African ceremonial axe and smaller axe, wood, metal; Democratic Republic of Congo. Good, with age-appropriate wear, and age-cracks. Ex-Nooter coll.

A group of two Central African Axes. ++ A Songye Axe with snake skin wrap. Metal, snake skin. Democratic Republic of Congo. 16 1/2" x 9". Wear from age. ++ An Ila/Baila Axe. Wood, metal. Zambia. 17 7/

A fine Parade or prestige Axe with inset metal studs and well handled wooden handle. Songye or N'sapo peoples , Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex Nathan Collection, New York.

Ca. first half 20thC. Songye or Luba ceremonial axe with face carving, wood, metal; Democratic Republic of Congo. Good, with age-appropriate wear consistent with age and use. Purchased 1981 from Saido

A Songye axe. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. 20th century. Wood and metal. 14 1/4" x 7 1/4" x 2 1/4". Condition: includes stand. Wear and abrasions throughout. Provenance: Private N

A Classic Forged metal Axe with copper sheet covered handle, a symbol of royalty and prestige among the Songye peoples. The Axe features two small mask emblems, perhaps referencing the Kifwebe society

African Songye Prestige Axe with 12 Ancestor Faces, DRC. Forged iron and copper. On custom stand. Size: 11'' x 15.25'' x 2'' (28 x 39 x 5 cm). Height on stand: 14.25" (36 cm).

Massive African Songye Prestige Axe, DRC. Forged iron and copper. Size: 19.5'' x 13.5'' x 2'' (50 x 34 x 5 cm).

Lot 4 Native American (style, probably old copies) weapons: 2 wood and metal axes (both pipe axes), one with heart cutout to 21 in; stone and wood club and stone club head.

Viking Axe "Lybid" The axe is one of the first human-made tools. Simplicity of perfection is the very word used to describe viking axes. The ax has great impact power, it cuts through armor with ease.

A group of five contemporary ethnographic axes. Wood, metal, hide, stone. 20th century. Largest measures; 22 1/4" x 7 1/2" x 1 1/4". Smallest measures: 15" x 5 3/4" x 1". Condition: May not include st

SONGYE, CONGO, AFRICAN WOOD AND METAL POWER FIGURE H 14" W 5" DIA 5" Also known as "Thunder God sculpture". A Power Figure is thought to have magical powers. Hole in the center of the figures chest. D

Ancient Ikul prestige Knife in wood and metal - KUBA - D.R of Congo. Beautiful stylish blade with a nice patina of age. This knife named Ikul, can also be considered as a short sword. According to the

VINTAGE PRIMITIVE PICK AXE, METAL WITH WOOD HANDLE, SKU5249.07

Lot of Wood & Metal Replica Guns and Wood Axe

Huge African Songye Fertility Statue. Carved wood, pigment, horn, metal. Size: 61'' x 14'' x 11'' (155 x 36 x 28 cm).

Lewis Stein, Pop Readymade Sculpture, 1987, Lewis Stein (American, 1945-2022), Untitled (Three Axes), polychrome painted sheet metal, wood and rubber, no signature observed, a unique work, 36"h x10"w

Two African Power Figures. Including: a Songye Power Figure. Carved wood, with cowrie shell, metal,leather, and beaded decoration. Provenance: Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, April 7, 1967, lot 229;

Gothic Style Vampire Slayer Axe. Finely Carved wood with Metal Spikes. Size: 24.25'' x 20.5'' x 1.25'' (62 x 52 x 3 cm).

Naga Headhunter Warrior’s Daos Axe. Dyed red horse hair, wood metal wrapped shaft, metal blade decorated with white pigment; with custom black metal display stand. With red 'DAVID HOWARD TRIBAL