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Songye axe (N° 29865)

Heavy ceremonial axe, Songye or Nsapo, on which the blade displays a female subject with a masked face. The handle is adorned with copper strips decorated with sequences of upholstery nails. At its end, a gold-colored metal head makes the blade spring out. Height on the base: 43 cm, length 28 cm.
Originally from Shaba in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Songye are related to the Luba, with whom they share common ancestors. The Nsapo, a Songye subgroup that settled in the Lulua territory following wars with the Arabs, have been subject to various influences. Their ceremonial weapons were used to affirm the prestige of their leaders.  

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OriginEx-collection italienne
EthnySongye
Countryrdc ex zaire
Material(s)wood, metal
Height cm39
Depth25 cm
Weight2.78 Kg
Socle includedYes

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