DuMouchelles
Live Auction

Sterling Silver, Decorative Objects, Modern & Antique Furniture

Sat, Jun 18, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Tue, Jun 21, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1328

WEST AFRICAN CARVED WOOD & IRON CEREMONIAL AXE

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
WEST AFRICAN CARVED WOOD & IRON CEREMONIAL AXE, C. 1920, H 24 3/4", YAM FESTIVAL:The wood handle is carved with the face of a man having antelope horns, etched with birds and other motifs, bisected by a metal blade, probably iron, displayed on a separate acrylic base. Measures L.24 3/4", W.26" overall; base H.7/8". Provenance: Purchased from Barclay's of Ann Arbor, November 1992.

Condition

Overall, condition appears to be good.