Bamileke Apparat Glaive - Cameroon

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Object description :

"Bamileke Apparat Glaive - Cameroon"

Glaive and its ceremonial scabbard. The blade is made of wrought iron with a wooden handle bearing a beautiful patina of use. The scabbard is made of strips of wood (gaps) covered with an animal skin, different fabrics and a cowry sheath. Beautiful object indicating a noble lineage. The fabric is damaged in places.
Dimensions for the sword: 68 x 11 cm Dimensions of the scabbard with the "ears": 54 x 36 cm
Bamileke people, Cameroon, 20th century

Price: 300 €

Artist: Bamileke
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Etat d'usage, quelques manques

Material: Wrought iron
Length: 68 cm
Width: 11 cm

Reference: 705555