A Hemba Knife, Democratic Republic of the Congo - Artkhade

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A Hemba Knife

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Region

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Culture

Features

cephalomorphic, Ceremonial / Ritual

Categories

Materials

Wood, Metal / Steel

Period

XIX-XXth century

Dimensions

42.0 cm (16.5 in)

Provenance

Nov 30, 1981, Sotheby's — American Indian, South American, Pre-Columbian, Oceanic and African Art
Feb 26, 2025, Lempertz — Art of Africa, The Pacific and the Americas

Auction results

Lot 278, Sotheby's, London — Nov 30, 1981

American Indian, South American, Pre-Columbian, Oceanic and African Art

Estimate: GBP 600 - 1,000

Unsold

Lot 51, Lempertz, Brussels — Feb 26, 2025

Art of Africa, The Pacific and the Americas

Estimate: EUR 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: EUR 3,276

USD 3,445

Publications

Published in F. Rolin "Luba Hemba", New York, April 20-May 16, 1979, image 24