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Unique and extremely rare Songye Nsapo ritual or ceremonial kilonda axe DR Congo

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ART Gallery Decoster Belgium 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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • 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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