Bamileke ceremonial sword - Cameroon

Name: Bamileke ceremonial sword - Cameroon
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 1QDKFDGGTG
Price: 300 EUR
Availability: InStock

By Gallery CURIOSITAS

300 €

Century 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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CURIOSITAS

69620 Ternand

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Description

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Glaive and its ceremonial scabbard.
The blade is made of wrought iron with a wooden handle bearing a beautiful patina of use.
The scabbard is made of slats of wood (gaps) covered with animal skin, different fabrics and cowries.
Beautiful object indicating a noble lineage.
The fabric is damaged in places.
Dimensions for the sword: 68 x 11 cm
Dimensions of the sheath with the "ears": 54 x 36 cm
Bamileke people, Cameroon
Twentieth century

Ref: 1QDKFDGGTG

Additional Information

Style	Tribal Art (African Usuels and Rituals items of Tribal Art Style)
Century	20th century (African Usuels and Rituals items 20th century)
Width (cm)	11 cm
Height (cm)	68 cm
Materials	Skin, Iron, Tissue, Wood