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Descrizione : Central Africa, Cameroon, Kirdi peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A heavy throwing knife known as a mafa (also matakam) with a hammered iron body that terminates in a thick, rattan-wrapped handle and an integral suspension loop pommel. The blade head consists of two hemispherical curves that terminate in a blunt point, a narrow barb protruding from the exterior, and a hammered iron ring loop attached to the lower curve. Dozens of incised hash marks adorn both sides of the blade and give it a unique personalized presentation. Size: 6.75 W x 19.1 H (17.1 cm x 48.5 cm), 21.875 H (55.6 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private Glendale, Arizona, USA collection, collected from 1970 to 2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #152460
Prezzo: 0.00 USD 🔓Senza carta di credito.
Stima (bassa/alta) : 900 USD-1400 USD 🔓Senza carta di credito.

Il lotto Lotto n° 76F
Titolo : 20Th C. African Kirdi Iron Throwing Knife - Mafa
Condition report : Slight bending to overall form of blade head, with minor abrasions to blade head and suspension loop, and minor loosening to rattan fibers on handle, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.
Artemis Gallery, banditore, Louisville, US 🔓Senza carta di credito.
Titolo di vendita : Pre-Columbian | Tribal | Ethnographic
Data della vendita : 30/01/2020 🔓Senza carta di credito.
Riferimento dell'asta : Live Sale

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