Ritual Axe, Dan-guéré
Artist: Dan-guéré
Ax whose handle is made of wood covered with studded strips of aluminium, brass and copper. The brass blade is perforated. A vegetable resin is embedded and reinforced by gluing certain strips.
This type of ax was used during certain ceremonies.
Patina of use, split.
Probably Dan-Guéré people, Ivory Coast or Liberia
Around 1940
Inventory number on the handle
H: 45.5 cm
Sold with its base
This type of ax was used during certain ceremonies.
Patina of use, split.
Probably Dan-Guéré people, Ivory Coast or Liberia
Around 1940
Inventory number on the handle
H: 45.5 cm
Sold with its base
420 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Etat d'usage, fente
Width: 20,5 cm
Height: 45,5 cm
Reference (ID): 900484
Availability: In stock
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