Luba Upemba chief's axe
Very old African ax with traces of use but in very good condition. Prestigious object in the Luba community. The head is styled in the Luba Upemba style. Cap striated towards the back. Eyes marked by a metal ring.
Collected before 1950.
01170
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Circa 1930
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood, metal
- Country
- Origin
- Museum tribal art collection
- Condition
- Very good
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Very old African ax with traces of use but in very good condition. Prestigious object in the Luba community. The head is styled in the Luba Upemba style. Cap striated towards the back. Eyes marked by a metal ring.
Collected before 1950.