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A Teke or Laali short sword lg. 18 3/4 in.
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A Teke or Laali short sword
Democratic Republic of the Congo, the face of the scabbard covered with brass tacks, the back in wood, the metal sword with wire-wrapped handle and circular hilt with brass tack-work.
lg. 18 3/4 in.
Footnotes:
Provenance: The Laure-Marie and Daniel P. Biebuyck collection, Newton, Massachusetts; Sotheby's, Paris, December 4, 2008, lot 12; Private collection, Paris, France.
Democratic Republic of the Congo, the face of the scabbard covered with brass tacks, the back in wood, the metal sword with wire-wrapped handle and circular hilt with brass tack-work.
lg. 18 3/4 in.
Footnotes:
Provenance: The Laure-Marie and Daniel P. Biebuyck collection, Newton, Massachusetts; Sotheby's, Paris, December 4, 2008, lot 12; Private collection, Paris, France.
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A Teke or Laali short sword lg. 18 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
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