Bonhams New York, 1 May 2024
A Songye Sanga Axe, D.R. Congo
Estimate: $5,000 - 7,000

Fine Songye Axe, Democratic Republic of the Congo malléla
Wood, metal
Height 13 1/2in (34.2cm); length 15 1/2in (39.5cm)

Provenance:
Barbier-Muller Collection, Geneva
Princely Private Collection

The large, handsome blade pierced through at the center with an openwork circular design and highlighted with copper, inserted into the wooden handle with four bands of copper highlighting each side; fine shiny dark brown patina.

18.25 in :: 46 cm

Price Realized: $5,120