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Piguet Hôtel des Ventes
1602
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3 DRC short swords (Bena/Luba, Salampasu/Tetela and Suku/Yak…
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1602
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3 DRC short swords (Bena/Luba, Salampasu/Tetela and Suku/Yak…
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Estimate CHF 400 - CHF 600
Voluntary lot
Description
3 DRC short swords (Bena/Luba, Salampasu/Tetela and Suku/Yaka), iron blades, one with incised dotted decoration, wooden handles, one with iron pommel and leather sheath. All the weapons are accompanied by their leather sheaths, decorated with tapestry nails, 51, 56.5 and 59.5 cm long (without sheaths).
Certificate (copy) from Galerie Archaïa, dated 20.12.2005 (sword with Luba spiked scabbard)
Lucien Dällenbach Collection (1940-2025)
Good condition
Height of sword with base: 61.5 cm
Wear from use
Beautiful dark brown patina on the handles, one of which is slightly reddish
Old repair on the hilt of one of the handles
Provenance according to the indications of the previous owner (given for information only, without any supporting documents): 1. Luba sword: bought from Galerie Archaïa, Lyon, mid/late 90s, 2. Salampasu sword: bought from Ch. Ed. Duflon, 3. Yaka sword: bought from Galerie Archaïa, Lyon, mid/late 90s.
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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
Pictures credits:
Piguet Hôtel des Ventes Genève
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