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KOTA, Niari region, Gabon/Congo.
See original version (French)
107
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KOTA, Niari region, Gabon/Congo.
See original version (French)
Estimate €300 - €400
Voluntary lot
Description
KOTA, Niari region, Gabon/Congo.
Wood, iron, leather, brass nails.
Two rare sabres with scabbards, characterised by a curved blade with a flat back and the cutting edge on the convex side; the wooden hilt is decorated with brass nails; the scabbard consists of two wooden plates covered in leather.
Late 19th century, early 20th century.
Respective lengths: 59 and 59.5 cm.
(signs of wear).
Note: See a similar example in the collections of the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac (inventory no. 71.1899.62.11).
Two long KOTA sabres without scabbards are included.
Respective lengths: 78 and 79 cm.
Expert: Christian NJIENSI
See original version (French)
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Ref. : 0028137 - 10 et 12
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