Ceremonial weapon with sickle-shaped iron blade. The ivory h - Lot 172

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Ceremonial weapon with sickle-shaped iron blade. The ivory h - Lot 172
Ceremonial weapon with sickle-shaped iron blade. The ivory handle is carved with a beautiful human head. Iron and ivory. Direct visual examination reveals the presence of Schreger's angles. Common name of species: African elephant. Scientific name: Loxodonta africana. Handle length: 14 cm. Total length: 37 cm Width: 5 cm Thickness: 3.6 cm Democratic Republic of Congo. Mangbetu ethnic group. Late 19th / early 20th century. Provenance : Private collection, Paris A CITES intracommunity certificate has been issued by the DRIEAT IDF for this object, and will be given to the buyer.
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