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African Currency, Thoung Knife
African Currency, Thoung Knife

African Currency, Thoung Knife

$1,090

H 23 in W 5 in D 5 in

African Currency, Thoung Knife

Located in Dallas, TX

Most forms were developed from traditional metal objects that were already in use such as weapons, tools, bracelets and anklets. While some continued to be functional for work or dec...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

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

With its many blades and dramatic form, this impressive throwing knife would have been a status

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

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

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Mid-20th Century Chadian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

A Knife With Asian Decorations & Original Handle From 1960s.
A Knife With Asian Decorations & Original Handle From 1960s.

A Knife With Asian Decorations & Original Handle From 1960s.

Located in Lejre, DK

This knife, featuring Asian decorations and an original handle, dates back to around the 1960s. It

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Other Tribal Art

Materials

Aluminum

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

$2,820Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

Located in Milano, IT

given by the neighbouring tribe Luba. The king, Nyim, is chosen in the sub-tribal Bushoong, "knife

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Antique 1620s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood

Antique Madagascan Malagasy Bara Tribe Bronze Knife with Figural Handle
Antique Madagascan Malagasy Bara Tribe Bronze Knife with Figural Handle

Antique Madagascan Malagasy Bara Tribe Bronze Knife with Figural Handle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Madagascan bronze decorative knife. With a sheepsfoot style blade and an ornate

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Early 20th Century Malagasy Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Marghi / Kapsiki Throwing Knife (Hunga Munga), Nigeria & Cameroon, 1890-1920
Marghi / Kapsiki Throwing Knife (Hunga Munga), Nigeria & Cameroon, 1890-1920

Marghi / Kapsiki Throwing Knife (Hunga Munga), Nigeria & Cameroon, 1890-1920

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural iron throwing knife attributed to the Marghi, Mofu, or Kapsiki peoples of northeastern

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Antique 1890s Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel, Iron

19th Century African Throwing Knife Currency — Marghi / Mofu, Nigeria, Cameroon
19th Century African Throwing Knife Currency — Marghi / Mofu, Nigeria, Cameroon

19th Century African Throwing Knife Currency — Marghi / Mofu, Nigeria, Cameroon

Located in New York, NY

Before coinage became standardized across West and Central Africa, wealth was often held in iron. In parts of present-day northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon, highly forged th...

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Antique 1890s Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Igbo Iron Currency Knife Sculpture on Custom Platform, Nigeria, 1890-1920s
Igbo Iron Currency Knife Sculpture on Custom Platform, Nigeria, 1890-1920s

Igbo Iron Currency Knife Sculpture on Custom Platform, Nigeria, 1890-1920s

Located in New York, NY

A striking example of West African material culture, this Igbo iron currency knife from Nigeria

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Antique 1890s Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage West African Mandingo Tuareg Knife Mali Collectible Craft 1950s
Vintage West African Mandingo Tuareg Knife Mali Collectible Craft 1950s

Vintage West African Mandingo Tuareg Knife Mali Collectible Craft 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage African Mandingo Tribal Tuareg Knife Dagger West Africa.Collectible decorative Tuareg Knife

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

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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

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

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

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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

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Banks Island Pudding Knife, Ex Nicolai Michoutouchkine, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Banks Island Pudding Knife, Ex Nicolai Michoutouchkine, Port Vila, Vanuatu

Banks Island Pudding Knife, Ex Nicolai Michoutouchkine, Port Vila, Vanuatu

Located in Vienna, AT

Banks Island pudding knife, measure: length 39.5cm, beautiful smooth red brown patina, signs on use

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Antique 19th Century Vanuatuan Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Gabonese Tribal Art

Materials

Copper, 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

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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

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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

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Moroccan Khanjar Dagger Knife Curved Blade Weapon Bone, Horn, Silver
Vintage Moroccan Khanjar Dagger Knife Curved Blade Weapon Bone, Horn, Silver

Vintage Moroccan Khanjar Dagger Knife Curved Blade Weapon Bone, Horn, Silver

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

cooperative near the southern Morocco oasis of Zagora, this is a traditional knife from Morocco's Berber

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal, Silver

Tetela Ceremonial Knife
Tetela Ceremonial Knife

Tetela Ceremonial Knife

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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

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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

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20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Pre-Columbian Bronze Tumi Sacrificial Knife, circa 0-500 A.D
Pre-Columbian Bronze Tumi Sacrificial Knife, circa 0-500 A.D

Pre-Columbian Bronze Tumi Sacrificial Knife, circa 0-500 A.D

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Pre-Columbian bronze tumi sacrificial knife, circa 0-500 A.D. Free shipping within the United

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Tribal Art

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

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Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

19th Century Prestige Tribal Knife with Shell-Covered Scabbard, Cote D'ivoire
19th Century Prestige Tribal Knife with Shell-Covered Scabbard, Cote D'ivoire

19th Century Prestige Tribal Knife with Shell-Covered Scabbard, Cote D'ivoire

Located in New York, NY

A stunning 19th century knife with choral-colored shells on the scabbard. Among the many

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Antique 19th Century Ivorian Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

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

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Mangbetu Prestige Knife
African Mangbetu Prestige Knife

African Mangbetu Prestige Knife

Located in Chicago, IL

This Mambetu ceremonial knife was deassessioned from the Hertzberg collection at the Harvard

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Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

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$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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Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Iron

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Tribal Knife For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tribal knife for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and iron, every tribal knife was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tribal knife — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A tribal knife, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made tribal knife has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Konda Tribe and Kuba People are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tribal Knife?

A tribal knife can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,090, while the lowest priced sells for $266 and the highest can go for as much as $5,750.