North Nguni or Swati, Axe
Updated August 6, 2026
This auction ended on August 11, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0140 |
| Estimate | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| Opening bid | $600 |
| Auction | Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas |
| Date | August 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Wright |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
North Nguni or Swati Axe Southern Africa, 19th century iron, carved wood 37.5 h x 7 w x 2.25 d in (95 x 18 x 6 cm) This monumental Southern African axe features a hand-forged iron blade of
