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African Sword

Ceremonial African Sword
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceremonial African sword hand hammered.
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Vintage 1940s Central African Arts and Crafts Natural Specimens

Materials

Bronze

Ceremonial African Sword
Ceremonial African Sword
$1,000
H 30 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
North African Sword (Nimcha), Morocco, Early 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
North African Sword (Nimcha), Morocco, Early 19th Century This North African sword, known as a
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Antique Late 19th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Wrought Iron

African Topoke Currency Sword on Custom Metal Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African iron currency blade or sword from Nkutshu, the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), of
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Three African Topoke Sword Currency On Custom Stands
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Three African iron currency blades or swords currency from the Topoke peoples from the Democratic
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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Iron

Three African Topoke Sword Currency On Custom Stands
Three African Topoke Sword Currency On Custom Stands
$2,793 / set
H 69.3 in W 15.36 in D 5.91 in
Seated Female Figure on Stool Holding a Sword Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Seated female figure on classic Akan stool holding a sword. From the Ewe people of Ghana, West
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron sword blade was most likely made
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Early 20th Century Congolese Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

African Tribal Weapon in Animal Skin Holder
Located in Miami, FL
African ceremonial sword from the democratic Republic of Congo, circa 1920s. Iron and wood, in a
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

African Tribal Weapon in Animal Skin Holder
African Tribal Weapon in Animal Skin Holder
$1,425 Sale Price
25% Off
H 27.75 in W 16.5 in D 1.25 in
An Unusually Large 19th Century Topoke Tribe Currency Sword
Located in Hudson, NY
This currency sword, like most African trade currency items, was used as a way to transfer wealth
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

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AFRICAN SWORD SCULPTURE
Located in California, LA
METAL IRON SCULPTURE . SWORD OR SPEAR .ON SOLID METAL BASE
Category

Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century
Located in Leuven, BE
Very old and exceptional Fang short sword People: Fang Gabon - Cameroon - Equitorial Guinea Period
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Antique Late 19th Century Gabonese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Short Sword From The Tetela Tribe Dr Congo Africa Ca 1880-1900 Kasai
Located in Leuven, BE
Superb and very Rare Short Sword From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Ca1880-1900 Tribe : Tetela
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Antique 1880s Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Topoke Sword Currency
Located in London, GB
. These African sword currencies date range from the 1700-1900's.
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Topoke Sword Currency
Topoke Sword Currency
H 78.35 in W 15.36 in D 9.26 in
African Currency Sword on Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African Currency Sword mounted on a contemporary iron Stand. These were used in the Congo for
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Beautifully Patinated African Tribal Sword Currencies of Iron on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of African Topoke Currency Blades, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, these iron sword blades were most likely
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Early 20th Century Congolese Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Poto African sword, Congo Africa on stand. A forged iron sword with fine incised design, inlaid
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920s African Congolese sword sculpture. Wooden handle. Base measures 12" x 2".  
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Vintage 1920s Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920s African Congolese sword sculpture on metal stand. Base measures 10" x 2".  
Category

Vintage 1920s Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920s African Congolese sword sculpture on metal stand. Wooden handle. Base measures 8" x 2".  
Category

Vintage 1920s Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Igbo Tribal Seated Ikenga Figure with Sword and Head Africa, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Igbo tribal seated Ikenga figure with sword and head Africa, Nigeria Classic Ikenga Shrine figure
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century African Ngulu Ceremonial Status Sword, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century African Ngulu Ceremonial status sword, D.R. Congo Ngombe Culture, D.R. Congo
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Trio of African "Money Swords"
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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African Furniture

Trio of African "Money Swords"
H 74 in W 15 in D 6 in
Fine Pair of Old Paris Porcelain Vases
Located in St. Louis, MO
party in the foreground with guns and swords, an African party in the background silhouetted against the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Pair of Old Paris Porcelain Vases
Fine Pair of Old Paris Porcelain Vases
H 14 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in

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Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
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$2,800 / item
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Lincolnshire, GB
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Materials

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French Second Empire Carabiniers Cuirass
French Second Empire Carabiniers Cuirass
$3,279
H 16.54 in W 14.57 in D 15.75 in
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Materials

Silver Leaf

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Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
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Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
$4,500
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Located in Melbourne, Victoria
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19th Century French Bouillotte Table
19th Century French Bouillotte Table
$3,500
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Located in Madrid, ES
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Italian School 17th century "Christ in the Temple"
Italian School 17th century "Christ in the Temple"
$6,679
H 41.74 in W 46.46 in D 3.15 in
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Tortoise Shell

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African Sword For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the African sword you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, every African sword was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African sword — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An African sword, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is an African Sword?

The average selling price for an African sword at 1stDibs is $975, while they’re typically $98 on the low end and $3,075 for the highest priced.