A ceremonial sword handle

indonesia

Apr 26

Sword handle

Yoruba

Nigeria

17th/19th century

Bronze with a fine patina of age, lost-wax casting process

7,7 cm (h) x 4 cm (w) x 4,5 cm (d)

Provenance: Michel Köenig, Brussels

Object Presented by:
Anthony J.P. Meyer
T.: + 33 (0) 6 80 10 80 22

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