AFRICA, Songye, Luba, late 19th century, forged iron axe head, of pierced triangular shape with figural motifs of faces, (260mm long); Kenya, early 20th century, fighting ring, semicircular steel blade mounted on an iron and copper ring, (75mm long); Maasai or Ethiopian, early 20th century, steel spearhead for small game, two-pronged form with designs to the shaft, (550mm long); Congo, Yaka people, small ceremonial axe, triangular iron blade, mounted on a wooden handle with linear designs, (470mm long); Angola, early 20th century, wooden ceremonial staff, bulbous head carved with cross-hatching, (420mm long). Very fine. (5)
The axe head ex Cowan's auction, lot 22.
No mail out for this lot, collection only from the Sydney Office, or buyer to make own arrangements.