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Congo Knife

Knife From The Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele Region - 19th African
Knife From The Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele Region - 19th African

Knife From The Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele Region - 19th African

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Knife From The Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele Region - 19th African Wear consistent

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Arts and Crafts Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

Tetela Ceremonial Knife
Tetela Ceremonial Knife

Tetela Ceremonial Knife

$923

H 16.15 in W 3.55 in D 0.4 in

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900
Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900

Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900

$1,480

H 23.25 in W 14.5 in D 4 in

Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Congo. Demonstrating the skill of the blacksmith who crafted it, the knife features razor-thin blades

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Recent Sales

Old Handmade African Mangbetu Knife from Congo, Mid-20th Century
Old Handmade African Mangbetu Knife from Congo, Mid-20th Century

Old Handmade African Mangbetu Knife from Congo, Mid-20th Century

Located in Raalte, NL

Old handmade African Mangbetu knife from Congo, this type of knife was not used as a weapon but as

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique And Exceptional Kipinga Throwing Knife Ngbaka Bwaka Ngombe Tribe Congo
Antique And Exceptional Kipinga Throwing Knife Ngbaka Bwaka Ngombe Tribe Congo

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga
Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Located in Leuven, BE

Exceptional and rare throwing knife from the MBUGBU / BANDA people Region: Central African Republic

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo
Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo

Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo

Located in Leuven, BE

Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo - circa 1900 Tribe

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga
Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Located in Leuven, BE

Exceptional and rare throwing knife from the YAKPA / MBUGBU / BANDA people Ethnic group: YAKPA

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art
Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art

Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka DR Congo Ca 1880-1900 Tribe : Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Throwing Knife Gbaya tribe Njem Tribe Ca1880 Central Africa Congo
Exceptional Throwing Knife Gbaya tribe Njem Tribe Ca1880 Central Africa Congo

Exceptional Throwing Knife Gbaya tribe Njem Tribe Ca1880 Central Africa Congo

Located in Leuven, BE

For sale at Art Gallery Decoster Belgium : Ancient and Exceptional Throwing Knife of the Gbaya

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Central African Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Ceremonial Knife Kota Gabon not Congo People Type Onzil Musele Osele
Exceptional Ceremonial Knife Kota Gabon not Congo People Type Onzil Musele Osele

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Gabonese Tribal Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

African Kuba Knife

African Kuba Knife

Unavailable

H 14.25 in W 5 in D 1.5 in

African Kuba Knife

By Kuba

Located in New York, NY

This African knife, with a flared iron blade and a wooden handle, was made in the Congo by the Kuba

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Luba Tribe Ceremonial Knife With Carved Mask Handle, Congo
Antique Luba Tribe Ceremonial Knife With Carved Mask Handle, Congo

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

African Bird Head Knife Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th Century
African Bird Head Knife Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th Century

African Bird Head Knife Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

African bird head knife Democratic Republic of Congo 20th century. MO# 0040 From the Fang/Kota

Category

Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

African Poto Tribe Iron Currency Knife, 20th Century
African Poto Tribe Iron Currency Knife, 20th Century

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

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Steel

African Konda Parade Knife

African Konda Parade Knife

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H 21.5 in W 8 in D 1.75 in

African Konda Parade Knife

By Konda Tribe

Located in New York, NY

This early twentieth century African parade knife is from the Konda tribe of the Congo. Made of

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Azande Kpinga Forged Metal Throwing Knife
African Azande Kpinga Forged Metal Throwing Knife

African Azande Kpinga Forged Metal Throwing Knife

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H 18.12 in W 16.15 in D 3.15 in

African Azande Kpinga Forged Metal Throwing Knife

Located in Antwerp, BE

The kpinga was a hand forged metal throwing knife that was used by warriors of the Azande tribe of

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

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Traditional Throwing Knife (Ngalio) Chad Africa
Traditional Throwing Knife (Ngalio) Chad Africa

Traditional Throwing Knife (Ngalio) Chad Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Throwing Knife (Ngalio) Sara People, Chad, Africa Mid-20th century Material: Iron Height on custom display stand: 28 in. / 71 cm Known as "ngalio", this type of throwing knife was o...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chadian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

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Congo Knife For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Congo knife you’re looking for. Each Congo knife for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a Congo knife — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Congo knife, designed in the Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

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