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CONGO (DRC), Babembe
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CONGO (DRC), Babembe
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Estimate €1,500 - €2,500
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Description
CONGO (DRC), Babembe
Small Bembe ritual knife with a carved ivory handle (depicting Lubungy’o), featuring a copper blade and a miniature snake-sword. An object associated with Bwame rites. South Kivu (DR Congo), late 19th century. 20.3 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 91g. Visible damage – see photos.
Provenance:
Former Belgian collection.
Publication:
Illustrated in *White Gold, Black Hands, Ivory Sculpture in Congo*, Volume 5. pp. 183, 184, 199.
CITES No. 2026/BE01034/CE.
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About the sale
DE SPILLIAERT AND DE SMET IN GABON, VIA CHINA Khnopff, Mortier, Picasso • Old Master paintings • Chinese bronzes and porcelain • Kota reliquary • Jewellery • Antique weapons
Auction location
Auction time
10/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits:
Hugo Sanchez
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