African Tribal Weapons
Lot 1737 SESSION 7 (11.30AM TUESDAY 31ST AUGUST) African Tribal Weapons
Estimate $150
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SOLD $130
AFRICA, late 19th century, bronze ceremonial axe-hatchet, possibly Bwami, the long thin head pierced with a triangular shape, the wooden handle carved with the image of a naked woman, (length 390mm). Very fine.
Ex Phoebus Auction Gallery, lot 52, with ticket.
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