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Lot 1737    SESSION 7 (11.30AM TUESDAY 31ST AUGUST)    African Tribal Weapons

Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au
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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