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Dimitri André

Beautiful and nicely carved ceremonial/prestige axe/weapon decorated with a figurine. 
Material:   Wood and copper.
Dated: 1st half of the 20th century. 
Dimensions: Height: 47.3 cm. Width: 23.8 cm.  
Condition: good, native repair at the head of the figure, nice  patina, see pictures.

Provenance: 			
The seller warrants that he has obtained this lot in a legal manner.			
Comes from a Belgian collection of Ed Cuypers, Mechelen, 1999.

1st half 20th century - Good condition, used with some signs of wear 

Axe (1) - Wood - Ceremoniele bijl met figuur - Songe Nzappa Zap - DR Congo 

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