IMPRESSIVE C. 1900 Songye Copper PRESTIGE AXE w/ 12 ANCESTOR FACES!

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IMPRESSIVE C. 1900 Songye Copper PRESTIGE AXE w/ 12 ANCESTOR FACES!
Origin: Africa, Congo, Songye people (From an old Uk collection)
Period: Circa 1900-1920Materials: Wood, copper, iron
Description: Unlike most examples having 2 to 4 faces, this impressive and elegant example features SIX on each side! Each face is finely detailed.  It is a testimony to this blacksmiths, skill, artistry and vision. It would have been a highly important prestige object when it was made and still is today.  The sheet copper handle is beautifully folded, wrapped and secured with tiny forged copper nails have no sharp edges. Presented on a custom metal display stand.
Dimensions: Length 15.5" (39.5 cm), Overall height to top of blade 11.25" (28.5 cm)
Dimensions:  Height 15.5" (39.5 cm), Width 3.75" ( cm 9.5)