{"product_id":"1265","title":"#1265 Vintage Senufo Kpa'ana Bronze Ceremonial Figural Axe Côte d'Ivoire 13\" H","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pWvJNd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-container-id=\"main-col\" data-xid=\"VpUvz\" class=\"mZJni Dn7Fzd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjK8LXD4YKVAxXVQjABHdpXMpkQ3KYQeggIAggACAEQAQ\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e A rare Senufo cast bronze figural axe (kpa'ana) from Côte d'Ivoire, this highly revered ceremonial piece features a bird form with two beaks and a handle crowned with a woman's head adorned with an intricate coiffure. Non-functional as a blade, it served as a symbol of power, authority, and ritual status within the Senufo Poro society, traditionally carried by chiefs and dignitaries as an emblem of leadership. Crafted using the cire perdue (lost-wax) casting method, the figure is cast in brass over an iron core, creating a rich, lustrous patina that symbolizes spiritual purity and prestige. The warm bronze finish speaks to the object's ceremonial significance and age. Dimensions: 13\" H × 6\" W × 2.25\" D A distinguished addition to any collection of African art and cultural artifacts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ethnika Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48757507686555,"sku":"1265","price":490.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/7495\/2328\/files\/IMG_7917-Photoroom.jpg?v=1781365996","url":"https:\/\/ethnikaantiques.com\/products\/1265","provider":"Ethnika Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}