"Kilonda Ceremonial Or Ceremonial Axe Songye Culture, Democratic Republic Of Congo"
Kilonda ceremonial or ceremonial axeSongye culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
First half of the 20th century
Wood, iron, and copper
H: 40; L: 33 cm
The triangular blade is made of openwork iron and decorated on both sides with twenty-two incised anthropomorphic faces and knots with twisted strands. It is held in place in a straight wooden handle wrapped with nailed copper inserts.
The forging of the blade distinguishes it from combat axes and makes this weapon a prestigious object that can sometimes be considered a currency of exchange.
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