Antique African Swords
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
Category
Late 19th Century Antique African Swords
Materials
Wrought 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
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords
Materials
Wrought Iron
African Topoke Sword Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples
Category
19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords
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
Category
19th Century Congolese Antique African Swords
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
Category
19th Century African Tribal Antique African Swords
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
Category
Late 19th Century Gabonese Antique African Swords
Materials
Iron
H 23.23 in W 2.76 in D 1.19 in
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
Category
1880s Congolese Antique African Swords
Materials
Iron
H 15.56 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Minimalist Antique African Swords
Materials
Iron
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
Category
19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords
Materials
Iron
Recent Sales
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
Category
19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords
Materials
Iron
Topoke Sword Currency
Located in London, GB
. These African sword currencies date range from the 1700-1900's.
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Antique African Swords
Materials
Iron
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
Category
19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords
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
Category
19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords
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
Category
19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords
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
Category
19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 56.25 in W 8 in D 8 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Minimalist Antique African Swords
Materials
Iron
Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920s African Congolese sword sculpture.
Wooden handle. Base measures 12" x 2".
Category
1920s Congolese Antique African Swords
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
1920s Congolese Antique African Swords
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
1920s Congolese Antique African Swords
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
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Swords
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
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique African Swords
Materials
Porcelain
People Also Browsed
19th Century Steel and Sterling Silver Malaysian Dagger
Located in Miami, FL
19th century sterling silver Malaysian Dagger.
Original carved mahogany wood handle.
Sterting silver carved crown.
Damascene steel.
The kris is an asymmetrical dagger with distincti...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malaysian Malayer Antique African Swords
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
An unusually large and striking non-figurative vessel from the Mangbetu people, comprised of six lobes joined to a c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords
Materials
Ceramic
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Located in London, GB
A pair of monumental limestone sphinxes of Pharaoh Nectanebo I, from the processional avenue of the Serapeum of Memphis, 30th Dynasty, circa 379 - 360 BC.
The sphinxes of the Serape...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique African Swords
Materials
Limestone
Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An example of the continuation of the Kuba design tradition into the late 20th century. Technically superb, an amalgamation of traditional patterns interpreted by contemporary artist...
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords
Materials
Natural Fiber
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina. Of traditional form with...
Category
Early 20th Century Angolan Other Antique African Swords
Materials
Wood
Old Worn Kuba Tribal Platter Incised Design, Early 20th Century, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sweet worn, polished and smoothed Kuba ceremonial serving platter with handle and incised Classic royal Kuba knot pattern on one side.
Cracks and one insect hole, but in very nice co...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords
Materials
Wood
Early Edo Period Japanese Kanefusa Wakizashi Sword with Papers, 17th Century
Located in Hampstead, QC
Japanese Wakizashi sword forged and signed by Kanefusa, a blacksmith from one of the great lineages of blacksmiths in the Mino region of Japan.
The Edo period started in 1603 and ra...
Category
Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique African Swords
Materials
Metal
H 26 in W 1.2 in D 0.25 in
Antique Roman Gladiator Short Sword 1.AD with Bronze Teardrop Terminal Belt
Located in Doha, QA
This Roman Gladiator short sword is an absolutely outstanding and unique example of an ancient Roman Pompeian Gladius Sword from 1. AD. There were three types of Gladius swords and t...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique African Swords
Materials
Bronze, Iron
H 16.54 in W 2.37 in D 1.97 in
Royal Dutch Airforce Model 1964 Officer's Dagger 'KLu Officiers Ponjaard, 1964'
Located in Delft, NL
Royal Dutch Airforce Model 1964 Officer's Dagger 'KLu Officiers Ponjaard, 1964'
Royal Dutch Airforce model 1964 officer's dagger.
(KLu officiers ponjaard 1964).
In original box and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Antique African Swords
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
H 16.74 in W 3.35 in D 0.99 in
Fine Tribal Bambara Cubist Figurative Wood Door Lock Early 20th c Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Tribal Bambara cubist figurative wood door lock, early 20th century Mali, Africa great abstract figure with strong cubist stylized elegant face.
The Bambara of Mali use decorat...
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Antique African Swords
Materials
Wood
H 17 in W 16 in D 2.5 in
Late Bronze Age Sword
Located in London, GB
Saint Nazaire Sword, Late Bronze Age, circa 800-900 B.C.
An exceptionally well preserved Bronze Age sword, with elegant, finely incised decorations, near perfect form and a wonder...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique African Swords
Materials
Bronze
Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old weathered tribal squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and incrustation, expressive carved open mouth and eyes. These were protective figu...
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique African Swords
Materials
Wood
H 17 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Greek Polished Xiphos Steel Battle Sword with Gilt Hilt
Located in Dallas, TX
The, antique classic xiphos style blade was crafted in Greece, circa 2000. The old world sword features a double edge blade with two griffins and intricate motifs on both sides. The ...
Category
Early 2000s Antique African Swords
Materials
Steel, Bronze
Midshipman Proctor’s Sword for Valour at the Battle of Copenhagen
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This curved sword has a blued steel German blade with an ivory cross-hatched grip bearing silver and gilt mounts in the form of a lion’s head and mane. The grip is mounted with an ov...
Category
Early 1800s English Antique African Swords
Materials
Silver, Steel
Antique And Exceptional Kipinga Throwing Knife Ngbaka Bwaka Ngombe Tribe Congo
Located in Leuven, BE
Old And Exceptional Kipinga Throwing Knife Ngbaka Ngombe Tribe Congo Central Africa
Tribe: Ngbaka / Ngombe / Bwaka
Region: DR CONGO / Central African Republic
Length = 43 cm
Period: ...
Category
Late 19th Century Congolese Antique African Swords
Materials
Iron
H 16.93 in W 12.6 in D 0.79 in
African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
African shield Oromo from Ethiopia, early 20th century.
Base 34 x 20cm.
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique African Swords
Materials
Leather
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique African Swords", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Antique African Swords For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique African swords for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique African swords was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and ceramic. Antique African swords have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique African swords bearing Art Nouveau or neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Meissen Porcelain and Edouard Drouot each produced beautiful antique African swords that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique African Swords?
Antique African swords can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,399, while the lowest priced sells for $536 and the highest can go for as much as $20,773.