$1,062
H 12.21 in W 2.37 in D 1.78 in
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 with age and use Tribal Art - Congo - African Measures : 6cmx4,5cm H:31cm
Metal, Metallic Thread
Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With its many blades and dramatic form, this impressive throwing knife would have been a status symbol and a form of currency among the Ngombe peoples of what is now the Democratic R...
Iron
Unavailable
H 15.5 in W 8.6 in D 2.3 in
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 a type of currency and as a symbol of rank within the Mangbetu People, it is in a r...
Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 16.93 in W 12.6 in D 0.79 in
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: ...
Iron
Unavailable
H 22.05 in W 4.34 in D 1.97 in
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: Luba / Luluwa / Nkutshu A unique museum piece DR Congo Period: 19th Century - ca 1900...
Iron
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in
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 / DR CONGO Length = 40 cm Period: 19th century-1900 Perfect condition A superb an...
Iron
Unavailable
H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 0.2 in
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 / MBUGBU / BANDA Region: Central African Republic / DR CONGO Length = 39 cm Period: 19t...
Iron
Unavailable
H 24.02 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
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 Country : DR Congo Length: 61 cm Very good condition From an old Belgian colonial collection
Iron
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 8.67 in D 1.19 in
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 people of South / Bumali / Njem Tribe : Gbaya / Njem / Bumali Region: Central African R...
Iron
Unavailable
H 13.39 in W 12.8 in D 1.58 in
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 Tribe: Kota Country Gabon Period: Late 19th / early 20th century. Type knife : o...
Copper, Iron
Unavailable
H 13.39 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in
Antique Exceptional Knife From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Africa-ca1880-190
Located in Leuven, BE
Superb and very Rare Knife From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Ca1880-1900 Tribe : Tetela Country : DR Congo Height: 34.5 cm Very good condition Coming from a Belgian collection Th...
Iron
Unavailable
H 17.33 in W 4.53 in D 3.15 in
Exceptional Knife Or Saber From The Teke Tribe, Dr Congo / Kongo Brazzaville 19t
Located in Leuven, BE
An exceptional and very rare knife or saber from the Teke people DR Congo or Kongo Brazzaville People: Teke Country : Congo A museum piece!!!
Iron
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 people.
Iron
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 copper dedignating the wealth and status of the owner.
Copper
Sold
H 15.75 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique Luba Tribe Ceremonial Knife With Carved Mask Handle, Congo
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique African ritual dagger An undulating metal dagger blade with a carved wooden handle in the form of a head. Bags of character and hugely decorative. Stood on a custom ...
Metal
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.
Copper
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 the Congo, 20th century.
Brass, Steel
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 iron with a wooden handle, retaining remnants of its original painted decoration, the ...
Iron
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 the African Congo.
Kota Reliquary Figure Gabon, Christies Provenance
Located in Sharon, CT
Kota Reliquary of classic form. Brass and iron over wood. On an old base, with an old number label. Ex Estate of Willliam Kohler, Christies NY 'Important Tribal Art' Nov 20 1997.
Brass, Copper, Iron
19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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...
Iron
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...
Iron
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