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Style: Tribal
Naga Ceremonial Shields from the Naga Tribe in Burma 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Behold the captivating beauty and profound cultural significance of the Naga Ceremonial Shield, a remarkable piece of artistry and heritage. This exceptional shield, exquisitely craf...
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Late 18th Century Burmese Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Hide, Paint
19th Century Kukukuku Club from Highlands Papua
Located in NICE, FR
This rare antique Kukukuku (pronounced "cookah-cookah") war club is from the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea. It features a head made of stone in the characteristic 'pineapple' ...
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19th Century Papua New Guinean Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Stone
Naga Ceremonial Shields from the Naga Tribe in Burma 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Behold the captivating beauty and profound cultural significance of the Naga Ceremonial Shield, a remarkable piece of artistry and heritage. This exceptional shield, exquisitely craf...
Category
Late 18th Century Burmese Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Hide, Paint
Naga Ceremonial Shields from the Naga Tribe in Burma 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Behold the captivating beauty and profound cultural significance of the Naga Ceremonial Shield, a remarkable piece of artistry and heritage. This exceptional shield, exquisitely craf...
Category
Late 18th Century Burmese Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Hide, Paint
Naga Ceremonial Shields from the Naga Tribe in Burma 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Behold the captivating beauty and profound cultural significance of the Naga Ceremonial Shield, a remarkable piece of artistry and heritage. This exceptional shield, exquisitely craf...
Category
Late 18th Century Burmese Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Hide, Paint
Three African Topoke Sword Currency On Custom Stands
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Three African iron currency blades or swords currency from the Topoke peoples from the Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented up...
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19th Century African Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
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 Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
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 f...
Category
19th Century Congolese Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this example by the Kuba People of Central Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-coloniza...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Vintage Hand Forged Iron Leather Bow Medieval Archery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Leather forged iron bow
Vintage Archery Hand Forged Iron Leather Bow Medieval
45 tall x 15 d x 1 thick
Preowned original unrestored vintage conditio...
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1930s Vintage Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
A Rare Papua New Guinea Kukukuku 'Pineapple' Stone War Club, Eastern Highlands
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This rare antique Kukukuku (pronounced "cookah-cookah") war club is from the remote Morobe Province located within the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea.
The head is carved from...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Stone
Two Ceremonial Weapon from Highlands of Papua New Guinea Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two Oceanic ceremonial weapons from PNG highlands circa 20th century. It consists of two pieces. The first is an ax with a wood shaft and a flat elongated he...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Fine Jelutong Wood Borneo Dayak Kliau or Shield, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Jelutong wood Dayak Kliau or shield
Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan, first half of the 19th century
Measures: H. 126 x W. 36 cm
The kliau or klebit is the most popular ...
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood
Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base
Located in GB
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 Kenyan Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
A Rare Papua New Guinea Kukukuku War Club, Eastern Highlands - Morobe Province
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This rare antique Kukukuku (pronounced "cookah-cookah") war club originates from the Morobe Province, which is a very remote area located within the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Gu...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Stone
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 Nigerian Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
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Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century brass pendant on yellow multi-strand beaded necklace, Naga, India
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Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
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China Pair Hand Carved "Long Swords" with Custom Presentation Case
Located in South Burlington, VT
An opportunity to acquire a handsomely cased duo (2) of monumental hand carved stone swords or sabers from China. These are no ordinary swords. These unusual swords were probably int...
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20th Century Chinese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this example by the Kuba People of Central Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-coloniza...
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African Fulani Currency Bracelet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Characterized by its open shape capped with geometric ends, this bracelet is but one form of the many types of body adornments favored the Fulani people of West Africa. The thick des...
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Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Collector's Roselli Barometer from the 19th Century in Walnut Case
Located in Opole, PL
Collector's Roselli Barometer From the 19th Century in Walnut Case
We present you this big collector’s liquid barometer with a thermometer. It is from the 2nd half of the 19th cen...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
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19th Century Shield
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century oak Heraldic Shield With Carved Shell Work.
Dimensions
Height 18 Inches
Width 13.5 Inches
Depth 1.5 Inches.
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Laotian Pair of 19th Century Daab Swords Presented on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Laos swords from the late 19th century on custom stands. This pair of antique swords from Laos, often referred to as a daab or dha, were quick ...
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Late 19th Century Laotian Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
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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.
DIME...
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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
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North African Sword (Nimcha), Morocco, Early 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
North African Sword (Nimcha), Morocco, Early 19th Century
This North African sword, known as a "Nimcha," is a remarkable piece originating from Morocco, dating back to the early 19th...
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Wrought Iron
Heavy Copper Ekonda Anklet Currency Mongo 19th Century
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Heavy Copper Ekonda Anklet Currency MONGO Tshuapa District - D.R Congo
4494 gr
Beautiful patina.
These anklets were worn by women of the Mongo tribe ...
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19th Century African Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Copper
19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ships compass with interesting Dutch lettering. Spun brass bowl with gimbal. Fitted to a primitive dovetailed box. Circa 1880. With compas...
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1880s European Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass
Leather Wrapped "Paris Jockey Club" French Binoculars, Late 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Stamped "Jockey Club Paris"
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Late 19th Century French Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Leather
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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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19th Century Congolese Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Iron
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. Th...
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19th Century Congolese Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
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 co...
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19th Century Congolese Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Central African Blade Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Many pre-coinage African currencies were formed after objects of inherent practical value. This three-pronged iron currency piece is shaped in reference to hand-held throwing knifes...
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Iron
Pair of Vintage West African Axes
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous pair of pieces of African Tribal Art, namely, a pair of vintage West African Axes
Probably made in either The Congo or Cameroon, e...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Four Wooden and Iron Hunting Spears from Africa
Located in London, GB
Four wooden and iron hunting spears from Africa
African, early 20th century
Measures: Largest height 275cm, diameter 3.5cm
Smallest: Height 173cm, width 5.5cm, depth 2cm
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Central African Blade Currency, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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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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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Carved Wood Shield from Borneo, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A polychromed, hand-carved shield, circa 1940, from the region of Indonesian Kalimantan in the island of Borneo. Mounted on a black metal stand.
Dimensions: Shield alone: 53" high ...
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1940s Indonesian Vintage Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Wood
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 the Congo, 20th century.
Of traditional form, wi...
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass, Steel
Tribal Ceremonial Knife with Goat Hair Decoration, Nagaland, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal ceremonial Dao, or Roadsword knife. Goat hair decoration. Nagaland. Mid-20th century.
Offered by Bruce Hughes.
Dao were the fundamental multipurpose cutting tools used throu...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
H 2.5 in W 3 in D 25 in
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Find a broad range of unique Tribal arms, armor and weapons for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage arms, armor and weapons created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, folk art, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Tribal arms, armor and weapons made in a specific country, there are Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Congo pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for arms, armor and weapons differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $80 and tops out at $10,841 while the average work can sell for $2,100.
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