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Antique African Swords

North African Sword (Nimcha), Morocco, Early 19th Century
North African Sword (Nimcha), Morocco, Early 19th Century

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 "Nimcha," is a remarkable piece originating from Morocco, dating back to the early 19th...

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Late 19th Century Antique African Swords

Materials

Wrought Iron

African Topoke Currency Sword on Custom Metal Stand
African Topoke Currency Sword on Custom Metal Stand

African Topoke Currency Sword on Custom Metal Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords

Materials

Iron

Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands
Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands

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 Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) which are nicely presented upon cu...

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19th Century Congolese Antique African Swords

Materials

Metal, Iron

Three African Topoke Sword Currency On Custom Stands
Three African Topoke Sword Currency On Custom Stands

Three African Topoke Sword Currency On Custom Stands

$2,722 / set

H 69.3 in W 15.36 in D 5.91 in

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 Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon a custom metal stand.

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19th Century African Tribal Antique African Swords

Materials

Iron

Ethiopian Afar “Jile” Short Sword Dagger with Sheath Horn of Africa 1920s
Ethiopian Afar “Jile” Short Sword Dagger with Sheath Horn of Africa 1920s

Ethiopian Afar “Jile” Short Sword Dagger with Sheath Horn of Africa 1920s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Ethiopian Afar “Jile” Short Sword / Dagger with Sheath, Horn of Africa, Early 20th Century A highly collectible example of the traditional Afar jile (also spelled gile), a distinctiv...

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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Islamic Antique African Swords

Materials

Metal, Brass

African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900
African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900

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 to serve as a piece of trade currency.

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Early 20th Century Congolese Minimalist Antique African Swords

Materials

Iron

An Unusually Large 19th Century Topoke Tribe Currency Sword
An Unusually Large 19th Century Topoke Tribe Currency Sword

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 for the purpose of buying land or animals but is most often associated with the sign...

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19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords

Materials

Iron

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Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century
Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century

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: Mid 19th Century - 1880 Length: 59 cm with scabbard / 54 cm without scabbard Very ...

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Late 19th Century Gabonese Antique African Swords

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Short Sword From The Tetela Tribe Dr Congo Africa Ca 1880-1900 Kasai
Exceptional Short Sword From The Tetela Tribe Dr Congo Africa Ca 1880-1900 Kasai

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 Country : DR Congo Height: 39.5 cm Very good condition Coming from a Belgian collection

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1880s Congolese Antique African Swords

Materials

Iron

African Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
African Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

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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19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords

Materials

Iron

Topoke Sword Currency
Topoke Sword Currency

Topoke Sword Currency

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H 78.35 in W 15.36 in D 9.26 in

Topoke Sword Currency

Located in London, GB

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

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Early 20th Century Congolese Antique African Swords

Materials

Iron

African Currency Sword on Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
African Currency Sword on Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

African Currency Sword on Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

African Currency Sword mounted on a contemporary iron Stand.

Category

19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords

Materials

Iron

African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

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 purchases.

Category

19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords

Materials

Iron

African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

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
Beautifully Patinated African Tribal Sword Currencies of Iron on Custom Stands

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 Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) on custom metal stands.

Category

19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of African Topoke Currency Blades, c. 1900
Pair of African Topoke Currency Blades, c. 1900

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 made to serve as pieces of trade currency.

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Early 20th Century Congolese Minimalist Antique African Swords

Materials

Iron

Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand
Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand

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 brass dots, overlaid brass strips, finely carved wood handle with deep patina.

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords

Materials

Wrought Iron

Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s
Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s

Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

1920s African Congolese sword sculpture. Wooden handle.

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1920s Congolese Antique African Swords

Materials

Iron

Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s
Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s

Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

1920s African Congolese sword sculpture on metal stand.

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1920s Congolese Antique African Swords

Materials

Iron

Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s
Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s

Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s

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H 12 in W 19.5 in D 2 in

Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

1920s African Congolese sword sculpture on metal stand.

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1920s Congolese Antique African Swords

Materials

Iron

Igbo Tribal Seated Ikenga Figure with Sword and Head Africa, Nigeria
Igbo Tribal Seated Ikenga Figure with Sword and Head Africa, Nigeria

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 seated on a stool with curved horns encircling his head.

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Swords

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century African Ngulu Ceremonial Status Sword, D.R. Congo
Early 20th Century African Ngulu Ceremonial Status Sword, D.R. Congo

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.

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Swords

Materials

Iron

Fine Pair of Old Paris Porcelain Vases
Fine Pair of Old Paris Porcelain Vases

Fine Pair of Old Paris Porcelain Vases

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H 14 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in

Fine Pair of Old Paris Porcelain Vases

Located in St. Louis, MO

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.

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique African Swords

Materials

Porcelain

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique African Swords

Materials

Textile

Handmade Cast Bronze Squared Decorative Wabi-Sabi Tray, Vide Poche, Large
Handmade Cast Bronze Squared Decorative Wabi-Sabi Tray, Vide Poche, Large

Handmade Cast Bronze Squared Decorative Wabi-Sabi Tray, Vide Poche, Large

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Graceful bronze tray, vide-poche, inspired by Wabi-Sabi, the ancient Japanese philosophy that views and embraces the world for its imperfections and transient nature. It translates i...

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2010s British Organic Modern Antique African Swords

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

$4,554 / set

H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.  

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Antique African Swords

Materials

Wood

Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection

Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...

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2010s American Modern Antique African Swords

Materials

Walnut

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

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2010s American Modern Antique African Swords

Materials

Wood, Oak

"Sunday in the Park, 1910"
"Sunday in the Park, 1910"

"Sunday in the Park, 1910"

By Cyprien Eugène Boulet

Located in Lambertville, NJ

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

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique African Swords

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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15th Century and Earlier African Antique African Swords

Materials

Bone

ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs
ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs

ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this very collectable hand carved Armorial Coat of Arms Depicting a Royal crest This is an exceptionally well made and deco...

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19th Century Victorian Antique African Swords

Materials

Oak

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

$188,500

H 51.25 in W 25.75 in D 22.63 in

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...

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18th Century Asian Edo Antique African Swords

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique Rare Italian Renaissance Tournament Helmet 1520-1550 with Original Stand
Antique Rare Italian Renaissance Tournament Helmet 1520-1550 with Original Stand

Antique Rare Italian Renaissance Tournament Helmet 1520-1550 with Original Stand

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptionally rare and evocative 16th- century Gothic Italian (Pisa) tournament helmet, forged entirely in wrought iron, weight 2.9 kg and presented together with its original pe...

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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique African Swords

Materials

Wrought Iron

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

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)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique African Swords

Materials

Metal

Theodore Alexander 16th Century Style German Hammered Bronze Suit Armour Knight
Theodore Alexander 16th Century Style German Hammered Bronze Suit Armour Knight

Theodore Alexander 16th Century Style German Hammered Bronze Suit Armour Knight

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Dayton, OH

Theodore Alexander Medieval Suit of Armour. Styled after an original 16th Century German suit that sold at auction for well over $50,000. Retail $18,000. A hammered bronze suit of a...

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Late 20th Century Renaissance Antique African Swords

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Carved Table by Master Sculptor Valentino Panciera Besarel
Hand-Carved Table by Master Sculptor Valentino Panciera Besarel

Hand-Carved Table by Master Sculptor Valentino Panciera Besarel

By Valentino Besarel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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...

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19th Century Italian Art Deco Antique African Swords

Materials

Wood

Egyptian Carved Sarcophagus Figure
Egyptian Carved Sarcophagus Figure

Egyptian Carved Sarcophagus Figure

$16,500

H 88 in W 24 in D 13 in

Egyptian Carved Sarcophagus Figure

Located in Queens, NY

Egyptian carved and painted life size sarcophagus figure (19/20th Cent)

Category

19th Century Unknown Egyptian Antique African Swords

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pierre Auguste Renoir Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret
Pierre Auguste Renoir Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret

Pierre Auguste Renoir Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret

By Pierre Auguste Renoir

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841-1919) Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret bears signature (lower left) oil on canvas 17 15/16 x 14 3/4 in (45.5 x 37.4 cm) Painted between 1862-1863 Footn...

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1860s Antique African Swords

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865

Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865

Located in New Orleans, LA

A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique African Swords

Materials

Marble

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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.