Mangbetu is the title of a remarkable, intriguing, and surprising theme now presented by Stockholms Auktionsverk Sickla. The objects originate from the Democratic Republic of Congo, created within a culture where gathering, fishing, and hunting are the primary occupations. The craftsmanship of tools for these purposes has been refined over generations and is now a recognized field for collectors.
The expected highlight is a namambele dagger with a carved head. It was acquired by Johan Leonard Zanderholm in the early 1900s, as were the other items in the auction—each with a documented history tracing back to the turn of the 19th century.
