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African Ceremonial Sword, Iron and Wood, Congo, Circa 1920s
African Ceremonial Sword, Iron and Wood, Congo, Circa 1920s

African Ceremonial Sword, Iron and Wood, Congo, Circa 1920s

Located in Miami, FL

Iron and wood, in a case made of cloth and animal skin. This status symbol tribal sword is carried is a single edged, iron blade engraved with elaborate patterns on both sides.

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20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Traditional Tribal Mandau (Parang Ilang) Sword – Dayak People, Borneo
Traditional Tribal Mandau (Parang Ilang) Sword – Dayak People, Borneo

Traditional Tribal Mandau (Parang Ilang) Sword – Dayak People, Borneo

Located in Leuven , BE

Traditional Tribal Mandau (Parang Ilang) Sword – Dayak People, Borneo The Mandau is a traditional sword of the Dayak people of Borneo, revered both as a cultural artifact and a weap...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Three African Topoke Sword Currency On Custom Stands
Three African Topoke Sword Currency On Custom Stands

Three African Topoke Sword Currency On Custom Stands

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Such blades were used by various tribal groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a form of currency.

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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

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

Such blades were used by various tribal groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a form of currency.

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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Indonesian Single-Edged Sword with Carved Wooden Hilt, 19th Century
Indonesian Single-Edged Sword with Carved Wooden Hilt, 19th Century

Indonesian Single-Edged Sword with Carved Wooden Hilt, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

A fine example of Nias tribal artistry, this sword embodies both functional weaponry and sculptural expression.

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Indonesian Nias Sword with Carved Wooden Hilt and Brass-Bound Scabbard
Indonesian Nias Sword with Carved Wooden Hilt and Brass-Bound Scabbard

Indonesian Nias Sword with Carved Wooden Hilt and Brass-Bound Scabbard

Located in NICE, FR

This is an excellent addition for collectors of Indonesian tribal art or distinctive historical weaponry.

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

An original 19th-century tribal object the surface is completely the natural patina and displays its linage and form well.

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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Philippines 19th Century Panabas Iron Sword With Carved Wood And Rattan Handle
Philippines 19th Century Panabas Iron Sword With Carved Wood And Rattan Handle

Philippines 19th Century Panabas Iron Sword With Carved Wood And Rattan Handle

Located in Miami, FL

Panabas short sword from the Philippines. A rare late 18th early 19th century Panabas short sword from the Mindanao, Malabang and the Moro cultures in Lanao Del Sur, the southern p...

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Antique 19th Century Philippine Tribal Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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Philippine Wood Sword Scabbard with Standing Figure, Rattan Wraps
Philippine Wood Sword Scabbard with Standing Figure, Rattan Wraps

Philippine Wood Sword Scabbard with Standing Figure, Rattan Wraps

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Carved wood knife or sword scabbard from the Philippines, with carved standing figure with open legs and hand up by sides of head. Woven raffia bands to hold the front and back parts...

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Mid-20th Century Philippine Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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 - before 1930 Length: 69 cm (with scabbard). Without scabbard: 62 cm Very good / P...

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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: Luba / Luluwa / Nkutshu A unique museum piece DR Congo Period: 19th Century - ca 1900...

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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: Mid 19th Century - 1880 Length: 59 cm with scabbard / 54 cm without scabbard Very ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Gabonese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Short Sword From The Tetela Tribe Dr Congo Africa Ca 1880-1900 Kasai
Exceptional Short Sword From The Tetela Tribe Dr Congo Africa Ca 1880-1900 Kasai

Exceptional Short Sword From The Tetela Tribe Dr Congo Africa Ca 1880-1900 Kasai

Located in Leuven, BE

Superb and very Rare Short Sword From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Ca1880-1900 Tribe : Tetela Country : DR Congo Height: 39.5 cm Very good condition Coming from a Belgian collection

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Antique 1880s Congolese Tribal Art

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

Such blades were used by various tribal groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a form of currency.

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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Late 19th Century Tribal Bone Mandau Sword Hilt, Borneo, Indonesia
Late 19th Century Tribal Bone Mandau Sword Hilt, Borneo, Indonesia

Late 19th Century Tribal Bone Mandau Sword Hilt, Borneo, Indonesia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th century tribal bone Mandau sword hilt, Borneo, Indonesia.

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Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Antler

Large Tribal Seated Igbo Ikenga Figure with Sword, Early 20th Century, Nigeria
Large Tribal Seated Igbo Ikenga Figure with Sword, Early 20th Century, Nigeria

Large Tribal Seated Igbo Ikenga Figure with Sword, Early 20th Century, Nigeria

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Scott McCue Large tribal seated Igbo Ikenga figure with sword, early 20th century, Nigeria Large Ikenga figure from a shrine, seated on classic for four legged stool, ...

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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. The patina and sculptural shape give the feel of contemporary art mixed with 19th...

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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 important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. The patina and sculptural shape ...

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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 purchases. The patina and sculptural shape give the feel of contemporary art mixed ...

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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. The patina and sculptural shape give the feel of contemporary art mixed with 19th...

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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Carved Walnut Figurative Sculpture of a Semi Nude by Laszlo Hoenig '1905-1971'
Carved Walnut Figurative Sculpture of a Semi Nude by Laszlo Hoenig '1905-1971'

Carved Walnut Figurative Sculpture of a Semi Nude by Laszlo Hoenig '1905-1971'

By Laszlo Hoenig

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A Carved wooden study of a stylised semi nude figure holding a bronze sword and tribal mask. Highly polished walnut set over a bronze base.

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Igbo Tribal Seated Ikenga Figure with Sword and Head Africa, Nigeria
Igbo Tribal Seated Ikenga Figure with Sword and Head Africa, Nigeria

Igbo Tribal Seated Ikenga Figure with Sword and Head Africa, Nigeria

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Igbo tribal seated Ikenga figure with sword and head Africa, Nigeria Classic Ikenga Shrine figure seated on a stool with curved horns encircling his head.

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Parang Dagger sword Indonesia Malay Tribal Art collectible weapons
Parang Dagger sword Indonesia Malay Tribal Art collectible weapons

Parang Dagger sword Indonesia Malay Tribal Art collectible weapons

Located in London, GB

Ethnographic collectible weapons A very fine Indonesian Or Malay Parang sword /dagger with fine quality shaped blade and carved horn handle with a carved wood scabbard. Period Early ...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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 brass dots, overlaid brass strips, finely carved wood handle with deep patina. Some c...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Seated Female Figure on Stool Holding a Sword Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis
Seated Female Figure on Stool Holding a Sword Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis

Seated Female Figure on Stool Holding a Sword Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Seated female figure on classic Akan stool holding a sword. From the Ewe people of Ghana, West Africa. Created as three separate carved pieces of wood that fit together for display,...

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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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 Iron, Wood, Leather This status symbol is carried by a man as an emblem of rank. ...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Dayak 'or Dyak' Warrior Sword Handle Borneo Indonesian Tribal Art Ex Schoffel
Dayak 'or Dyak' Warrior Sword Handle Borneo Indonesian Tribal Art Ex Schoffel

Dayak 'or Dyak' Warrior Sword Handle Borneo Indonesian Tribal Art Ex Schoffel

Located in Santa Fe, NM

This is a handle for a sword (mandau) from the Dayak (var. Dyak) people of northern Borneo. Carved from deer antler. A grip of plaited fiber covers the shaft. The handle has a long s...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bone

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), early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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 probably replaced sometime) comes from the late 19th century, including standard. ...

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Tribal Sword For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tribal sword you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, every tribal sword was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a tribal sword — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A tribal sword is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

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A tribal sword can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,680, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $7,625.