Kilonda ceremonial or ceremonial axe Songye culture, Democratic Republic of Congo

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Kilonda ceremonial or ceremonial axe Songye culture, Democratic Republic of Congo

Name: Kilonda ceremonial or ceremonial axe Songye culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: V6N4B0VNC5
Price: 680 EUR
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Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Kilonda ceremonial or ceremonial axe
Songye culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
First half of the 20th century
Wood, iron, and copper
H. 40 cm; W. 33 cm

The triangular blade is made of openwork iron, decorated on both sides with twenty-two incised anthropomorphic faces and knots with twisted strands. It is held in a straight wooden handle wrapped with nailed copper inserts.

The forging of the blade distinguishes it from battle axes and makes this weapon a prestigious object that can sometimes be considered a form of currency.

Ref: V6N4B0VNC5

Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Ethnic group	Songye - Basongje
Style	Tribal Art (African Usuels and Rituals items of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Usuels and Rituals items 20th century)
Country of origin	Congo
Internal reference	3889