African Congo Prestige Axe
#152008

Ceremonial copper Mfinu Chief axe, Congo/Zaire, circa 1900. Blade is beautifully hand forged out of yellow indigenous copper from the famous copper mines, the wooden handle shows deep brown glossy patina. An important prestige object which could have only been possessed and displayed by an important Chief. On custom stand. From a Dutch collection. Rare.

Length: 39.5 cm / 15 ½ in
Width: 22.5 cm / 8 ¾ in

$1,395

Sale Price: $835