"Recade Cephalophorm Culture Luba, Democratic Republic Of Congo First Half Of The 20th Century "
CEPHALOPHORM RECADELuba culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo
First half of the 20th century
Wood and iron
Length: 39; L.: 27 cm
Monoxyle wooden recade with curved handle and cephalophorm pommel: a finely carved female face, topped with incised braids, features coffee bean eyes, a short triangular nose and a mouth revealed by a large iron blade with cup-shaped incised decoration.
Suspension ring at the back of the skull.
Recades were considered to be batons of command.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Code :5246
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