Lotto No. 159


Songye, Dem. Rep. of Congo: A ceremonial and prestige axe, the shaft is enveloped with dragon skin.


Songye, Dem. Rep. of Congo: A ceremonial and prestige axe, the shaft is enveloped with dragon skin. - Arte Tribale

A typical prestige axe of the Songye, in southeastern Congo. The blade of forged iron is decorated with nineteen holes, fine engravings and four free hanging rings (two made of iron, two of copper). The wooden handle is enveloped (sewn) in lizard skin (dragon) and decorated with decorative nails made of brass.
First third of the 20th century; H: 40 cm, W: 23 cm (blade). (ME)

Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465

erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at

26.05.2015 - 15:00

Prezzo realizzato: **
EUR 500,-
Stima:
EUR 800,- a EUR 1.000,-

Songye, Dem. Rep. of Congo: A ceremonial and prestige axe, the shaft is enveloped with dragon skin.


A typical prestige axe of the Songye, in southeastern Congo. The blade of forged iron is decorated with nineteen holes, fine engravings and four free hanging rings (two made of iron, two of copper). The wooden handle is enveloped (sewn) in lizard skin (dragon) and decorated with decorative nails made of brass.
First third of the 20th century; H: 40 cm, W: 23 cm (blade). (ME)

Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465

erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at


Hotline dell'acquirente lun-ven: 10.00 - 17.00
kundendienst@dorotheum.at

+43 1 515 60 200
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


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