April 23, 2024
Ceremonial Axe Kilonda Songye, D.R. Congo
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Ceremonial Axe KilondaSongye, D.R. CongoForged iron, wood, Ornate monitor skinEarly 20th century17 in :: 43 cmThis type of axe, known as kilonda was mainly produced by the Songye, but also by the Nsapo and Luba. Though their shape was largely inspired by functional weapons, they were strictly symbols of prestige and pagentry. Songye blacksmiths are widely respected as the greatest masters of the forge, and used both hot and cold forging techniques to embellish these blades. Indeed, the 12 heads depicted on this blade were pre-cast and then later incorporated onto the blade (Elsen, De fer et de fierté , 2003; Lefebvre & De Waele, Kilonda , 2011; Neyt, Songye , 2004).
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