Recade Cephalophorm Culture Luba, Democratic Republic Of Congo First Half Of The 20th Century
CEPHALOPHORM RECADE
Luba 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
Luba 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
480 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Other
Reference (ID): 1453380
Availability: In stock
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