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Chokwe axe (N° 24676)

A tool and both a ceremonial and war weapon, this type of object was brandished in the context of ceremonies and ritual dances. The hatchet has an eroded handle with a lustrous patina. Its originality is its double blade whose function is unknown to us. Erosions.
Peacefully settled in eastern Angola until the 16th century, the Chokwé were then subjected to the Lunda empire from which they inherited a new hierarchical system and the sacredness of power. The Chokwé did not have centralized power but large chiefdoms. They were the ones who attracted artists wishing to put their know-how at the exclusive service of the court. The artists created so many varied pieces and of such quality that the Lunda court only employed them.  

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OriginEx. coll. belge Luc Van Lier
EthnyChokwe
Countryangola
Material(s)wood, metal
Height cm36
Depth17 cm
Width4 cm
Weight0.45 Kg
Estimated datingmid-xx°
Socle includedYes

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