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African Tribal Art
Genya Short Sword
- Culture
- Genya
- Origin
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Period
- 20th century
- Object
- Sword
- Materials
- Wood, Iron, Copper
- Dimensions
- 63 cm high
- Catalogue
- TRB-011
A short sword with a wooden hilt, an iron blade and copper elements. The type is also attributed to the Topoke and Lokele peoples of the Congo River region.
Provenance
Helmut and Marianne Zimmer, ZürichAcquired
HAMMER AUKTIONEN, African, Oceanic, Asian and Ancient Art · 2020
