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Vintage African Spears

African Spear Currency on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Vintage African Spears

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Metal, Iron

Vintage African Spear Currency on Stands
African Spear Currency on Stands
H 81.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Vintage African Spears

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Metal

African Mask with Spears 1990s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
African Mask with Spears 90s. It is a rare set. Carved from one piece. Spears are ultra light
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1990s Cameroonian Tribal Vintage African Spears

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Brass

Vintage African Mask with Spears 1990s
African Mask with Spears 1990s
H 29.53 in Dm 14.18 in
African Zulu Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet
Located in Norton, MA
Rare artwork by the tribe of Zulu in Africa, the native weapon to attack the enemy and animal, and
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Mid-20th Century Vintage African Spears

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Cowhide

Elegant African Warrior Ceramic Sculpture with Spear - Unique Home Decor
By Cortendorf
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking ceramic figure represents an African warrior poised in a dynamic kneeling position
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Spears

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Ceramic

Vintage Figurine of an African Warrior with Spear and Shield
By Leopold Anzengruber
Located in Bochum, NRW
A very beautiful sculpture, displaying an African Warrior with shield and brass spear. Executed in
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Spears

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Plaster

African Iron Spear-Form Currency Mounted On A Custom Steel Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful spear form currency with spiral loops below the spear head festooned with three 'bells
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Vintage African Spears

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Iron

Makonde Tanzanian Carved Warrior Female Spear
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Warrior woman hunting spear of the African Makonde tribe. Traditionally, Makonde wood carving has
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1950s Vintage African Spears

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Wood

1920s Hand-Forged Iron Warrior Toy Sculpture African Dogon
By Dogon Tribe Mali
Located in Chula Vista, CA
African tribal Dogon hand forged spear & chain sculpted warrior toy 6.75 x 2.75 w x 2.5 Original
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Vintage African Spears

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Iron

Circa 1950s Pair of Andre Carli Sconces
By André Carli
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Signed Andre Carli Sconces figuring à African warrior holding à spear. US rewired
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Spears

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Brass

1970s Hammered Copper Wall Art Panel Sculpture of a Dancing Warrior
By Kalumba Tshung Manu Gabriel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and beautiful life-size hammered copper panel of a dancing African warrior with spear and
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Spears

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Copper

Modernist Mahogany Chest on Chest by Gibbard
By Wesley T. Griffin, Gibbard Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
and finished in African red mahogany with spear-like drawer pulls and brass details. Appears to tip a
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1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Spears

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Brass

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Rosenthal Vase 1950s Inca Africans with Spear
By Rosenthal
Located in Zurich, CH
relief Decorative, stylized Africans with shield and spear in brick red and gold. Measures: Height
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Spears

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Porcelain

African 1960's Masai Lion Spear Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage 1960's pair of African spears. Right of passage Masai Tribe lion spears, possibly made for
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1960s Central African Tribal Vintage African Spears

Vintage African 1960's Masai Lion Spear Pair
African 1960's Masai Lion Spear Pair
H 64.25 in W 1.75 in D 1.25 in
Original Vintage Cruise Travel Poster Lloyd Triestino Europa Italy South Africa
Located in London, GB
highlighting Italy and the eastern coastline of Africa hanging from a traditional style African spear with a
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1950s Italian Vintage African Spears

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Paper

Decorative African Tribal Sheild And Spear
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here We Have An African Shield And Spear Which Is Ideal For Decorative Purposes. Skin Shield With
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20th Century Central African Vintage African Spears

Andre Carli Pair French Vintage Sconces Wall Lamp France Plaster Ceramic
By André Carli
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Pair of 1950 French signed Andre Carli sconces figuring à African couple holding à spear. This
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Spears

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Brass

Karl Hagenauer 15.5" Bronze Spear Carrier 1930's
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Sharon, CT
A very large ( 15 1/2" to top of spear ) and rare Deco Period Hagenauer Bronze of an African Spear
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage African Spears

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Bronze

Hagenauer African with Spear, Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Hagenauer African Warrior with Spear, Vienna Austria
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1950s Vintage African Spears

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Wood

Hagenauer African with Spear, Vienna Austria
Hagenauer African with Spear, Vienna Austria
H 10.44 in W 3.94 in D 10.63 in
Pair of East African Throwing Short Spears
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a very rare vintage mid-20th century pair of East African Throwing Short Spears. Made
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Mid-20th Century Sudanese Country Vintage African Spears

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Iron

Set of Four Forged African Barbed Harpoon Spears from Kongo
Located in Leuven , BE
These spear blades were used and were traded over a large area along the Ubangi River. The Ngbandi
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1930s Congolese Vintage African Spears

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Metal

1950s Austrian Signed Franz Hagenauer Bronze & Brass African Figurine with Spear
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in London, GB
1950s, midcentury, black-patinated, bronze and brass figurine sculpture, of an African native
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Spears

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Brass, Bronze

African Ceremonial Spears
Located in New York, NY
African spears from the Belgian Congo. Mounted in metal base.
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Vintage African Spears

African Ceremonial Spears
African Ceremonial Spears
H 67 in W 44 in D 5 in
African Art- Luba Standing Hunter Figure from Zaire
Located in Chicago, IL
/> Keywords: African Art, Sculpture, hunter, wood,spear, tribal, ceremonial
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20th Century Congolese Vintage African Spears

Original Vintage Cruise Travel Poster Lloyd Triestino Europa Italy South Africa
Located in London, GB
highlighting Italy and the eastern coastline of Africa hanging from a traditional style African spear with a
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1950s Vintage African Spears

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Paper

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Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Located in London, GB
A pair of monumental limestone sphinxes of Pharaoh Nectanebo I, from the processional avenue of the Serapeum of Memphis, 30th Dynasty, circa 379 - 360 BC. The sphinxes of the Serape...
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Vintage African Spears

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Limestone

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
H 26.78 in W 14.97 in D 41.34 in
African Zebra Drum Table with Three Zebra Legs from Ghana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the piece that makes for a great conversation and adds depth to many interiors. Authentic zebra skin table in very good condition and ready for any room; 34" diameter - makes...
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20th Century Ghanaian Rustic Vintage African Spears

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Zebra Hide, Wood

Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina. Of traditional form with...
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Early 20th Century Angolan Other Vintage African Spears

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Wood

African Topoke Sword Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) which is nicely presented upon a custom metal sta...
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19th Century Congolese Tribal Vintage African Spears

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Iron

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Vintage African Spears

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Other

Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Very important “Nwantamtay” dance African mask, consisting of three sections: The upper in plain rectangular shape surmounted by a crescent shape moon, the middle with beautiful geom...
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Vintage African Spears

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Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
A fine Zulu head rest neck rest South Africa Raised on central pillars with geometric lozenge shaped carving all over. Measures: 22 x 14 x 5 cm approx. Period Early 20th century Ex U...
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19th Century Zimbabwean Vintage African Spears

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Wood

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 Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) which are nicely presented upon cu...
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19th Century Congolese Vintage African Spears

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Metal, Iron

Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925
Located in Paris, FR
This exceptional Kota reliquary comes from the Mahogwe tribe, which lives along the Ogooué River in Gabon. The Mahogwe are part of the Kota ethnic group located in the northeastern r...
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1920s Gabonese Tribal Vintage African Spears

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Brass

Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925
Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925
H 16.54 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves around the head. No perforation for attachment to costume from Yoruba, Nigeria. Pu...
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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vintage African Spears

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Wood

Incised Copper Currency Anklet
Located in Chicago, IL
Time-honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...
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19th Century Nigerian Tribal Vintage African Spears

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Copper

Incised Copper Currency Anklet
Incised Copper Currency Anklet
H 4.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
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 for the purpose of buying land or animals but is most often associated with the sign...
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19th Century Congolese Tribal Vintage African Spears

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Iron

African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Time honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vintage African Spears

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Copper

African Art Statue "Fertility Figure"
Located in Norton, MA
A precious African Art Statue with oven balls for hair, basket weave texture on the face, and wearing a loin cloth. The brass panels are applied on the entire head and face and some ...
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Early 20th Century African Vintage African Spears

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Wood

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Vintage African Spears For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage African spears available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage African spears was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and iron. Vintage African spears have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage African spears are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern style is often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage African spears over the years, but those made by Rosenthal and Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage African Spears?

Vintage African spears can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,650, while the lowest priced sells for $380 and the highest can go for as much as $6,240.