Description : Gabon, forged steel, copper wrapped handle, the blade etched with geometric designs, 15h x 15w
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About the lot N° 1137 Title : Bird Head Ritual Blade Size : 15h x 15w Provenance : Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes : Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection. Condition report : Good, blade with aged patina **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail [email protected] with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.