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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
19th Century African Shona Dagger
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th Century dagger from the Shona people of Zimbabwe. It features beautiful carvings, a rich aged patina and a handmade steeped blade.
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1890s Antique Sub-Saharan African Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Metal
Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron example was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects of inherent value, resulting in sculptural combinations of function and beauty.
This large iron spear dates to the early 20th century and is attributed to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Secured to a narrow iron handle, the flattened blade has an elegant, sloping silhouette, subtly textured with concentric grooves and a rusted, antique patina. Forged as a broadleaf spear, the weapon contrasts a violent potential with images of peaceful branches swaying in the wind. We've set this unusual Kuba spear...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Selection of Authentic Kongo Knives
Located in Leuven , BE
The knives were handmade with heavily decorated Forged Iron blades with embellished wooden handles. They would use brass or leather wrappings and tacks that turned their weapons into...
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1930s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Metal
African Tribal Weapon in Animal Skin Holder
Located in Miami, FL
African ceremonial sword from the democratic Republic of Congo, circa 1920s. Iron and wood, in a case made of cloth and animal skin.
This status symbol tribal sword...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
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, (Zaire), mainly located in the South Kivu province. This old sword...
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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Vintage African Mandingo Tuareg Dagger Mali West Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage African Mandingo Tribal Tuareg Dagger Mali West Africa.Collectible Tuareg Knife from Mali circa 1950s.This collectible dagger was hand-crafted by...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Nigerian Mofu Patterned Metal Shield, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mofu tribe of Nigeria was particularly famed for their metal shields. Expertly forged, the defenses provided by metal far outstripped the wood and ree...
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Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Haussa People, Nigeria, Dagger with Organic Handle
Located in Leuven , BE
Beautifully crafted dager from Nigeria (Haussa People) with an organic handle.
Hausa people are frond in northwestern Nigeria and adjacent southern Ni...
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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original handmade Kenyan Turkana leather and iron bound fighting shield which has been expertly mounted to a Gillows quality hardwood a...
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1880s Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
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Located in Barcelona, ES
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Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold with Lotus Pods, c. 1900
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A 19th Century Polish Shofar
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19th Century Steel and Sterling Silver Malaysian Dagger
Located in Miami, FL
19th century sterling silver Malaysian Dagger.
Original carved mahogany wood handle.
Sterting silver carved crown.
Damascene steel.
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Small Figural Romantic Dagger - late 19th century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
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- with 10.75cm double edged tapering plated bade with cast and silver plated grip in the form of a ...
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African Buschbuck Antelope Horns on Lucite Stand
Located in Pearland, TX
Fabulous African buschbuck antelope horns mounted on a lucite base. This would look wonderful displayed on a bookcase or desk and would make a handsome addition to any study.
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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Benin African Art Tribal Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque
By People from Benin
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking and detailed bronze relief sculpture from Benin, now known as Nigeria, in Africa. This piece was modeled after ancient Benin bronzes, but is from the 20th Century. The intri...
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Antique Root Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A unique and large root bowl from Norway, Scandinavia, dated 1818. In good vintage condition showing beautiful patina from age and use.
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Antique Real Skull of a Rabbit, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Rabbit, Germany ca. 1900s
An antique taxidermied skull of the rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) mounted on an ebonized wooden tur...
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'Dogon' African Ladder, Mali
Located in Washington, DC
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Kota Bird Head Ceremonial Throwing Knife
Located in Stamford, CT
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A wonderful abstract sculpture.
Professionally mounted on a black steel base.
16 inches high 11 wide 4 deep
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Set of Four Forged African Barbed Harpoon Spears from Kongo
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Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
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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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African Poto Tribe Iron Currency Knife, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
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Located in Berlin, DE
19th century antique battle shield elephant skin Ethiopia. Very rare
Impressive battle shield probably Ethiopia. Made of elephant skin 19th century.
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19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Arms, Armor and Weapons
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