This is the rating and price for Rare & Superb 19Th Century Or Earlier African (Yoruba?) Ritual Axe.
Description : This extraordinary ethnographic work of art made of exotic wood and copper wire with iron blade displays the finest possible African craftsmanship and artistry. The carving is exquisite featuring a praying god as handle, heightened with pitch. The axe is bound with braided brass and copper wire. The patination throughout is indicative of decades of careful use and cannot be duplicated by modern methods. Ritual objects of this quality routinely bring five and six figures at ethnographic auctions. The axe measures 13-1/2 long and 5-3/4 at the widest point. CONDITION: Would rate excellent for an object of this age and type. Condition: Dimensions:
Price: 3 150.00 USDIt's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 5000 USD-7000 USDIt's free to register now to view!
About the lot N° 628 Title : Rare & Superb 19Th Century Or Earlier African (Yoruba?) Ritual Axe. Morphy Auctions, auctioneer, Denver, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Edged Weapons, Armor & Militaria - Day 2 Sale date : 08 Nov 2018It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
