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Ceremonial Axe - Kirdi - Nigeria/Cameroon
Ceremonial Axe - Kirdi - Nigeria/Cameroon
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Ceremonial Axe - Kirdi - Nigeria/Cameroon
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Ceremonial Axe - Kirdi - Nigeria/Cameroon
Ethnic group
Kirdi
Origin
Cameroon/Nigeria
Material
Iron
Size
H: 40 cm
Description
Iron axe with its not too sharp sickle part and its handle twisted spirally. The lower part is cone shaped and has the function of a grip. It was held by the women during dances organized for the celebrations of the harvest and also as a form of traditional money.
The stem is twisted spirally and the cone-shaped end functioned as a grip

Lit.: "The Perfect Form - On the track of African Tribal Currency" - Robert Ballarini. Page 180

Price:   175,00 EUR
Catalogue No.:  38-1765
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