ANTELOPE HATCHET
ZAMBIA
African & Oceanic Art, Natural History and Ancient Art
Auction: 30 July 2025 from 14:00 BST
Description
carved wood, the handle adorned with four bands of copper and brass wire, the base capped with an aged metal fitting, the head in the form of an outstretching antelope, with a thin, flaring iron blade
Dimensions
78.5cm long
Provenance
Private collection, United Kingdom, acquired by descent
Footnote
For a similar example please see Lot 225, Christie's, Paris — June 20th, 2006