Prestige Axe “Yanda” Konda / Nkundu, D.R. Congo

Prestige Axe Yanda
Konda / Nkundu, D.R. Congo
Wood, brass
Early 20th century

This rare axe with a substantial brass blade was a non-functional object of prestige (Van Geluwe, Paradijs, & Nauts, Mongo Cultuur, 1984; Zirngibl, Rare African Short Weapons, 1983).

19.25 in :: 49 cm