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AF417: Lobala Copper Sword |
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Beautiful copper bladed Lobala sword in the form of an abstracted figure. Copper bladed weapons were used as prestige items and carried only by people of high status. The wood handle has a good dark patina from age and use, and there is on stable crack in the wood. Previously in a collection in Germany 22" Long - 8" Wide - 18 1/4" Blade. 19th or early 20th century, D. R. Congo, Africa. ....$1500.00 |