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$344

Songye Ceremonial Axe, Kilonda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the large cylindrical shaft encased in copper sheets, with a large blade cast in openwork form with five linear segments, four with an abstract face on either side, the center segment with two faces, fine aged patina, lg. 17 in. (43.3 cm). Estimate $500-700 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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Date:
2020-07-22

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