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225 - Ikulbapyaang Kuba knife, Kuba Kingdom, Kasai Occidental, Dem…
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Estimate €100 - €200
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Ikulbapyaang Kuba knife, Kuba Kingdom, Kasai Occidental, Democratic Republic of Congo Congo Materials: Wrought iron and wood. Base included (gallery condition). Provenance: Former Belgian private collection. Dimensions: H. 36 cm. This Ikulbapyaang knife from the Kuba has a particularly elegant shape, combining a broad, foliate iron blade with a handle finely carved with geometric motifs characteristic of the Kuba aesthetic. The remarkably precise engraving precision, testifying to this civilisation's taste for rhythmic compositions and refined ornamentation. refined ornamentation. The object seems to combine an ancient handle, probably predating the current blade, with a mid-twentieth century. This practice, frequently observed in African art, was used to prolong the life of prestigious objects whose metal parts had been replaced after wear or loss. The handle's deep patina, consistent wear and the quality of its carving suggest that it is much older than the blade. than that of the blade. This piece therefore retains all the historical and aesthetic interest of an authentic Kuba object, where sculptural tradition, metalworking expertise and continuity of use come together.
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
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Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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