African Sword

African Currency Sword mounted on a contemporary iron Stand.

African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases.

African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases.

This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) on custom metal stands.

While shield and spear were central to African combat, these iron sword blades were most likely made to serve as pieces of trade currency.

Poto African sword, Congo Africa on stand. A forged iron sword with fine incised design, inlaid brass dots, overlaid brass strips, finely carved wood handle with deep patina.

1920s African Congolese sword sculpture. Wooden handle.

1920s African Congolese sword sculpture on metal stand.

1920s African Congolese sword sculpture on metal stand.

Igbo tribal seated Ikenga figure with sword and head Africa, Nigeria Classic Ikenga Shrine figure seated on a stool with curved horns encircling his head.

Early 20th century African Ngulu Ceremonial status sword, D.R. Congo Ngombe Culture, D.R.

Seated female figure on classic Akan stool holding a sword. From the Ewe people of Ghana, West Africa.

Metal currency pre-dated minted coinage in Africa by many centuries. These African sword currencies date range from the 1700-1900's.

The right hand vase shows a Mongolian hunting party in the foreground with guns and swords, an African party in the background silhouetted against the palm trees.

An interesting traditional knife with a curved steel blade, accompanied by its original leather sheath. The piece is notable for its dark wood handle and the decorative details engra...

This Indian Katar “triplex” is made from Damascus steel and consists of two split halves, which are joined into one, and invested in the Qatari sheath. This Katar features gold damas...

19th Century dagger from the Shona people of Zimbabwe. It features beautiful carvings, a rich aged patina and a handmade steeped blade.

Moroccan Berber Tribal Khoumya Collector circa 1890. Late 19th C. Moroccan Berber Khanjar Dagger w/ Sheath. Handcrafted by Artisans in Morocco, very fine quality craftsmanship with a...

English Renaissance style Halbert spear with wood shaft and small 29" iron ax blade.

While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron example was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were mod...

The price is for an individual currency and includes the custom made stand. The shape of a Mfunte currency has a seemingly simple yet complex design. The forged iron surface was scr...

A fine presentation sword given to Lieutenant Charles Peake as a token of gratitude by the Men of His Ship when recommissioned for Foreign Service in 1821, the citation reading, the ...

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Signed Lower Right Cyprien-Eugène Boulet (1877 - 1927)

Exquisite antique hand carved bone knife with intricate hunting scene design. European made, possibly south German circa 1700s to 1800s, though we are not completely certain. The bla...

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Masterfully carved & most impressive Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a Belgian Black marble Roman toga (ro...

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

Sword cane with carved mahogany curved handle, brass collar with push pull mechanism that reveals a two sided 17 1/2" blade and brass ferrule. 2 3/4" x 4", blade 17 1/2", overall 35"...

Samurai Helmet "Zunari kabuto" with 3 black lacquered iron plates. Japan, early EDO period, circa 1610. Neck protector (shikoro), 5-strip hineno, laced brown, beige and green. Centra...

A brass letter opener in the shape of a sword. perfect for the desk or work station.

Ornately hand-carved wooden table by world famous Venetian sculptor Valentino Panciera Besarel (1829–1902). Solid wood table with cupid carving in center and Italian style Venetian l...

Showa-Period Japanese Samurai Armor with Paulownia Crest, Post-WWII Diplomatic Gift A complete suit of Japanese samurai armor (yoroi), crafted in the Showa period (post-World War II...