Mixed lot (3 items): Mangbetu, Momvu, Wagenia; Dem. Rep. of Congo: Two work knives and a belt.
Mixed lot (3 items): Mangbetu, Momvu, Wagenia; Dem. Rep. of Congo: Two work knives and a belt.
1: Two work knives with interesting, asymmetrical, double-edged blade shapes and long, round, black coloured wooden handles. The handle of the larger knife is attached to the blade by means of an iron band wrapped in a spiral. Both knives show very old usage patina on their handles. L: 38.5 cm; 37.2 cm. Both blades are rusty as a result of prolonged improper storage.
2: A belt of the Wagenia, a tribe of fishermen near the Congo River, in the Kisangani region in northeastern Congo: The Wagenia belt consists of four hanks of vegetable fibre cords, to which a dense set of small brass rings is attached. With four ‘spreaders’ made of wood. An inscribed collection label is attached.
All 3 objects: First half of the 20th century; (ME)
Provenance: Collection of a German missionary.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
26.05.2015 - 15:00
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Mixed lot (3 items): Mangbetu, Momvu, Wagenia; Dem. Rep. of Congo: Two work knives and a belt.
1: Two work knives with interesting, asymmetrical, double-edged blade shapes and long, round, black coloured wooden handles. The handle of the larger knife is attached to the blade by means of an iron band wrapped in a spiral. Both knives show very old usage patina on their handles. L: 38.5 cm; 37.2 cm. Both blades are rusty as a result of prolonged improper storage.
2: A belt of the Wagenia, a tribe of fishermen near the Congo River, in the Kisangani region in northeastern Congo: The Wagenia belt consists of four hanks of vegetable fibre cords, to which a dense set of small brass rings is attached. With four ‘spreaders’ made of wood. An inscribed collection label is attached.
All 3 objects: First half of the 20th century; (ME)
Provenance: Collection of a German missionary.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Asta: | Arte Tribale |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 26.05.2015 - 15:00 |
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| Esposizione: | 20.05. - 26.05.2015 |