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Unique and extremely rare Songye Nsapo ritual or ceremonial kilonda axe DR Congo
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Unique and very rare Songye Nsapo ritual or ceremonial kilonda axe from DR Congo
Of this type of axe only a few are known in collections because 3 heads of the 9 iron masks are located on the rim
Tribe : Songye / Nsapo / Songe
Country : DR Congo
Songye axe With 9 complete iron heads/ masks
Extremely rare museum quality tribal item.
In total 9 iron masks of which 3 heads are located on the rim of the axe which is even more interesting and an unique collectors item of museum quality.
- Dimensions:Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880-1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Leuven, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8895240805042
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