Mixed lot (2 items): Yakoma, Ngbandi, Dem. Rep. of Congo: Two knifes with typically shaped blades, the hilts wrapped in brass.
Mixed lot (2 items): Yakoma, Ngbandi, Dem. Rep. of Congo: Two knifes with typically shaped blades, the hilts wrapped in brass.
1: A knife of the Yakoma or Ngbandi, from northwestern Congo. The double-edged blade is offset from the hilt and widens towards the tip. An ornamental hole decorates the centre of the the upper section, whilst a dotted line runs along the ridge on both sides. The narrow wooden hilt is tightly wrapped with robust brass wire. L: 28.2 cm.
2: A similar knife from the same region, but with a longer and narrower double-edged blade. The offset base of the blade is forged from two pieces. The wooden hilt is also wrapped in thick brass wire. L: 33.3 cm.
Both knives have rusty blades as a result of prolonged improper storage. Otherwise no damage. (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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EUR 600,- a EUR 800,-
Mixed lot (2 items): Yakoma, Ngbandi, Dem. Rep. of Congo: Two knifes with typically shaped blades, the hilts wrapped in brass.
1: A knife of the Yakoma or Ngbandi, from northwestern Congo. The double-edged blade is offset from the hilt and widens towards the tip. An ornamental hole decorates the centre of the the upper section, whilst a dotted line runs along the ridge on both sides. The narrow wooden hilt is tightly wrapped with robust brass wire. L: 28.2 cm.
2: A similar knife from the same region, but with a longer and narrower double-edged blade. The offset base of the blade is forged from two pieces. The wooden hilt is also wrapped in thick brass wire. L: 33.3 cm.
Both knives have rusty blades as a result of prolonged improper storage. Otherwise no damage. (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 |
Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
Esposizione: | 20.05. - 26.05.2015 |