Luba-Hemba Figural Ceremonial Axe
Updated August 6, 2026
This auction ended on August 16, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0047 |
| Estimate | $700 - $1,200 |
| Opening bid | $300 |
| Auction | A Lifetime of Discovery |
| Date | August 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | A CUT ABOVE AUCTION |
| Location | WARWICK, New York |
A Luba-Hemba ceremonial axe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, late 19th early 20th century. Carved in hardwood, the ceremonial axe surmounted by a finely rendered human head displaying the serene
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