Rare prestige adze
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Lot: 140
93rd Tribal Art AuctionRare prestige adze
Côte d'Ivoire, Dan
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Rudolf Springer, Berlin, Germany (acquired in 1972) |
H: 15.7 inch; L: 6.6 inch (blade) |
sold |
wood, iron, missing part (axe blade), traces of corrosion
The handle terminating in a finely carved female head with typical coiffure and incised neck rings.
