Lot 6
  • 6

Rare couteau, Kota ou Ndzabi, Gabon

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description

  • Rare couteau, Kota ou Ndzabi
  • haut. 28 cm
  • 11 in
osélé ou musélé, dit "à tête d'oiseau", cette dernière signifiée par la crête à l'extrémité recourbée sur la nuque, l'œil à la découpe triangulaire, percé, prolongé par un motif géométrique profondément gravé, et par le bec projeté vers l'avant, ici à l'extrémité arrondie - rare. La poignée est entièrement recouverte d'un fil de laiton, enroulé en spirale. Très beau jeu de lignes, mettant en valeur la tension des courbes et des contre-courbes.

Condition

Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
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