Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Live Auction

Fine & Decorative Arts

Sat, Sep 15, 2018 09:30AM EDT
Lot 316

Shona or neighboring group, Zimbabwe, Sword

Estimate: $150 - $250

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$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
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$3,000 $250
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$1,000,000 $100,000
Shona or neighboring group, Zimbabwe- Sword- wood, metal, wire. While the wide, scimitar-shaped blade on this piece is atypical of most Shona sword forms, the delicate wire and fiber-work braiding on the hilt is a hallmark of Shona artistry, as is the intricate chip carving on the wooden handle. 25 3/4'' Provenance: Paul B. Travis collection- Paul B. Travis brought this item back when he traveled through East Africa in 1928.

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