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Ceremonial Knife

Tetela Ceremonial Knife
By The Kongo people of the Congo basin
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very fine ceremonial Knife from the Tetela people of Congo. Comprising of brass and
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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Tetela Ceremonial Knife
Tetela Ceremonial Knife
$925
H 16.15 in W 3.55 in D 0.4 in
Peruvian Naylamp Brass & Copper Model of a Ceremonial Tumi Knife Wall Hanging
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A brass and copper model of a Tumi or ceremonial knife, with an adorable motif of Naylamp, the
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Vintage 1960s Peruvian Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Brass, Copper

A Silver Challah Knife by Ludwig Wolpert, 1970's
By Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert
Located in New York, NY
A Silver Challah Knife crafted by Ludwig Wolpert in the 1970s exemplifies a fusion of Judaic
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Vintage 1970s Portuguese Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel

A Silver Challah Knife by Ludwig Wolpert, 1970's
A Silver Challah Knife by Ludwig Wolpert, 1970's
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.03 in W 0.99 in D 0.4 in

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Exceptional Ceremonial Knife Kota Gabon not Congo People Type Onzil Musele Osele
Located in Leuven, BE
Beautiful rare Museum quality large antique bird knife of the Kota people type osele/musele onzil
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Antique Late 19th Century Gabonese Tribal Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

19th-20th Century Japanese Bronze Ceremonial Dagger Knife, Shell & Fish Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-20th century Japanese multi-colored bronze ceremonial dagger knife with shell & fish motif.
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Fraternal Ceremonial Knife
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A most unusual ceremonial fraternal knife that has a hand made blade ground down from a file made
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Antique 19th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Unusual Fraternal Ceremonial Knife
Unusual Fraternal Ceremonial Knife
H 1.375 in W 15 in D 3 in
Tribal Ceremonial Knife with Goat Hair Decoration, Nagaland, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal ceremonial Dao, or Roadsword knife. Goat hair decoration. Nagaland. Mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Indian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Steel

Antique Luba Tribe Ceremonial Knife With Carved Mask Handle, Congo
Located in Bristol, GB
could easily be removed without damaging the knife if so desired. Old collectors label underneath
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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

African Poto Tribe Iron Currency Knife, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous and sculptural currency or ceremonial knife from the Poto Tribe, Democratic Republic of
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Steel

Scrimshaw Carved Walrus Ivory Tusk Inuit Spotted Seal Knife
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful carved walrus ivory scrimshaw Inuit Native American ceremonial knife depicting a charming
Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Figurines and Sculptures

Kota Bird Head Ceremonial Throwing Knife
Located in Stamford, CT
A Kota style 'Bird-head' ceremonial throwing knife, of classic form, with pierced triangular 'eye
Category

20th Century Gabonese Primitive Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Emerald Bib Necklace Vintage Pre Colombian Inca 18k Gold Tribal Tumi Knife Mayan
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The design represents a ceremonial Tumi knife, associated with Pre Inca cultures in the coastal
Category

Vintage 1950s Peruvian Link Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

African Mangbetu Prestige Knife
Located in Chicago, IL
This Mambetu ceremonial knife was deassessioned from the Hertzberg collection at the Harvard
Category

Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

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Materials

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A Silver Dreidel by Ludwig Wolpert, Circa 1970
By Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert
Located in New York, NY
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Materials

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A Silver Dreidel by Ludwig Wolpert, Circa 1970
A Silver Dreidel by Ludwig Wolpert, Circa 1970
$1,440 Sale Price
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Materials

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Materials

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$38,850
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Located in New York, NY
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Materials

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Marble Shabbat Candlestick, Cyprus 1948
Marble Shabbat Candlestick, Cyprus 1948
$3,840 Sale Price
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H 6.7 in W 6.19 in D 3.35 in
Totems by Frédérique Domergue - Set of abstract metal sculptures, steel, bronze
By Frédérique Domergue
Located in Paris, FR
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Materials

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A Silver Hanukkah Lamp , Germany Circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
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Materials

Silver

A Silver Hanukkah Lamp , Germany Circa 1930
A Silver Hanukkah Lamp , Germany Circa 1930
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 6.3 in D 5.52 in
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Located in Soquel, CA
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Materials

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Decorative Judaica Passover plate by Heinrich Schwed. Munich, 1924.
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
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A Silver Kiddush Goblet, Poland 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
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Materials

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A Silver Kiddush Goblet, Poland 19th Century
A Silver Kiddush Goblet, Poland 19th Century
$2,800 Sale Price
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H 5.52 in W 2.45 in D 2.45 in
A Damascene Silver and Copper Hanukkah Lamp, Syria 1910
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Materials

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A Damascene Silver and Copper Hanukkah Lamp, Syria 1910
A Damascene Silver and Copper Hanukkah Lamp, Syria 1910
$90,000
H 17.72 in W 13.51 in D 1.97 in
Large Ludwig Wolpert Sterling Silver Round Tray
Located in New York, NY
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Late 19th Century Algerian Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
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Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Algerian Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Late 19th Century Algerian Brass Hanukkah Lamp
$3,420 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9 in W 10 in D 3 in
Historical Portraits of Six Incan Rulers, Peru, 1752: A Copperplate Collection
Located in Langweer, NL
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Matius Rare and Spectacular Midcentury "Inca" Wall Light, France, 1977
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
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Ceremonial Knife For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ceremonial knife you’re looking for. Frequently made of paint, animal skin and hide, every ceremonial knife was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ceremonial knife, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A ceremonial knife made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one ceremonial knife that is appealing in its simplicity, but Christofle, Margaret Smith and Wolfers Frères produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ceremonial Knife?

A ceremonial knife can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,260, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $23,999.