African weapons and currencies used to assert the prestige of local chiefs. Songye ceremonial ax whose blade is carried by a handle decorated with sculpted figures, including a double face repeating the Songye typology. Sections are covered with sheets of metal, fragments of which are chipped. Height on base: 56 cm. Originally from Shaba in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Songye are related to the Luba, with whom they share common ancestors.
350.00 € Possibility of payment in 2x (2x 175.0 €) This item is sold with its certificate of authenticity
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