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Genuine ax with copper blade from the Songye tribe DR Congo, early 1900

$703.33
£521.80
€590
CA$962.89
A$1,078.75
CHF 561.49
MX$13,137.07
NOK 7,152.59
SEK 6,735.72
DKK 4,492.36
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A genuine ax from the Songye tribe DR Congo, copper around wooden handle and with a heavy copper blade. The axes with a copper blade are much more rare then those from iron Hammered decorations on each side of the blade Uncleaned, aged patina Dating fom the early 1900 Length handle 34.5 cm, blade 23 x 17 cm
  • Creator:
    Songye Tribe (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.74 in (42.5 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    early 20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. normal age traces.
  • Seller Location:
    Bilzen, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10361245293912

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