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1596
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Set of 4 RCA/RDC throwing knives (Banda, Ngbaka or Zande), m…
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1596
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Set of 4 RCA/RDC throwing knives (Banda, Ngbaka or Zande), m…
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Estimate CHF 400 - CHF 600
Voluntary lot
Description
Set of 4 RCA/RDC throwing knives (Banda, Ngbaka or Zande), multi-branched iron blades, two of which have incised decoration, handles sheathed in plaited plant or animal fibres and brass wire, 34 to 52 cm long.
Provenance for one of the weapons: Aethiopia, Paris, invoice dated 16 October 2002
Lucien Dällenbach Collection (1940-2025)
Good condition
Height with base of one of the arms: 41 cm
Traces of wear
Provenance according to the indications of the former owner (reported for information only, without any documentary evidence): 1. bought from Galerie Aethiopia, Paris, late 90's, 2. bought from Ch. Ed. Duflon, 1994, 3. bought from Ch. Ed. Duflon, 1994, 4. bought from Galerie Africana or Ch. Ed. Duflon, early 90's.
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About the sale
ONLINE 1499 to 2091 - Oriental Art - Primitive Art - Sacred Art - Works of Art - Sculptures - Furniture and Carpets
Auction location
Auction time
06/09/2026 at 10:00 AM
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