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GBP-164445
A Kuba Sword
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Region
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Culture
Kuba
Features
Ceremonial / Ritual
Categories
ilwoon / ilondo
Materials
Shell
,
Wax
,
Copper
,
Iron
Period
XIX-XXth century
Dimensions
66.0 cm (26.0 in)
Provenance
René Withofs, Brussels
May 30, 1960, Sotheby's - A Highly Important Collection of African Art Chiefly from The Belgium Congo
Peter and Veena Schnell, Zurich
Dec 3, 2004, Sotheby's - Art African et Océanien : Collection Peter et Veena Schnell
Dec 7, 2005, Sotheby's - Art Africain, Océanien et d'Asie du Sud-Est
Jean David / Galerie Walu, Basel / Zurich
Oct 2, 2021, Hammer Auktionen, Suisse - Auktion 80 / African Art
Auction results
Lot 57, Sotheby's, London - May 30, 1960
A Highly Important Collection of African Art Chiefly from The Belgium Congo
Estimate:
Not spec.
Auction price unknown
Lot 148, Sotheby's, Paris - Dec 3, 2004
Art African et Océanien : Collection Peter et Veena Schnell
Estimate:
EUR
4,000 - 6,000
Unsold
Lot 115, Sotheby's, Paris - Dec 7, 2005
Art Africain, Océanien et d'Asie du Sud-Est
Estimate:
EUR
2,000 - 3,000
Unsold
Lot 91, Hammer Auktionen, Basel - Oct 2, 2021
Auktion 80 / African Art
Estimate:
CHF
2,000 - 4,000
Sold:
CHF
1,071
USD
1,151