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Shi People, DRC, Ceremonial Sword
Shi People, DRC, Ceremonial Sword

Shi People, DRC, Ceremonial Sword

$3,629

H 33.86 in W 1.19 in D 1.58 in

Shi People, DRC, Ceremonial Sword

Located in Leuven , BE

The Shi are an ethnic group located in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

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

An African iron currency blade or sword from Nkutshu, the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), of

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, 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

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

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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

Old And Exceptional Ngombe/ Poto / Doko Sword - Dr Congo - Museum Quality - 1900
Old And Exceptional Ngombe/ Poto / Doko Sword - Dr Congo - Museum Quality - 1900

Old And Exceptional Ngombe/ Poto / Doko Sword - Dr Congo - Museum Quality - 1900

Located in Leuven, BE

Old And Exceptional Ngombe / Poto / Doko Sword - Dr Congo Tribe : Ngombe / Poto / Doko Period: 1900

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Gabonese Tribal Art

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

An iron Topoke sword currency, mounted on a solid oak base. Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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. These were used in the Congo for

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, 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

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

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. Congo

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

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. Wooden handle. Base measures 12" x 2".  

Category

Vintage 1920s Congolese Mounted Objects

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. Base measures 10" x 2".  

Category

Vintage 1920s Congolese Mounted Objects

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. Wooden handle. Base measures 8" x 2".  

Category

Vintage 1920s Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Ngombe Executioner Sword from Congo
Late 19th Century Ngombe Executioner Sword from Congo

Late 19th Century Ngombe Executioner Sword from Congo

Located in Raalte, NL

Antique wrought iron Ngombe execution or sacrifice sword from Congo with wooden handle (handle is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Congo sword you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Congo sword — often made from metal, iron and steel — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a Congo sword — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much is a Congo Sword?

Prices for a Congo sword start at $750 and top out at $3,296 with the average selling for $1,991.