Description : Tiv Ceremonial Axe
African
Northern Nigeria.
Modern. Size: 18-1/2L.
Heavy brass and iron prestige object, the finial is a cast hollow head of spherical form having a vertical crest adorned with chevrons and border of small balls. Large concave ears on sides of head, tiny perforated eyeholes, long sculptural nose and a circular open mouth that would have held a projecting iron blade. The long central staff is iron. The opposing base finial is covered with chevrons and splays out at edges with openwork border and suspension loop. Areas of the brass patina are iridescent. This item was vetted out of our Fine Tribal Art auction.
Prix: 300.00 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 300 USD-400 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
À propos du lot
n° 368 Titre : Tiv Ceremonial Axe Dimensions : Size: 18-1/2L Provenance : Private NYC collection. Arte Primitivo Gallery., Salle de vente
, New York, US🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : Spring Variety Auction Date de la vente : 17/03/2010🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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