Description
LUBA, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wood, iron, beads, brown patina. Parade axe with iron blade and straight handle surmounted by an ancestor's head of fine quality, the face imbued with intense serenity and regular features. A chief's attribute, it reinforces his authority and power. Length: 38 cm. Slight erosion.
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LUBA, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wood, iron, beads, brown patina. Parade axe with iron blade and straight handle surmounted by an ancestor's head of fine quality, the face imbued with intense serenity and regular features. A chief's attribute, it reinforces his authority and power. Length: 38 cm. Slight erosion.
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