Dagger of the Beja people (bedja) - East Africa, Sudan, Abyssinia, 19th early 20th century Wooden handle. Straight double-edged blade. Leather scabbard decorated with two silver elements. Length 34.5c[...]
Rare dagger from the Beja people (bedja) - East Africa, Sudan, Abyssinia, 19th early 20th century Wooden handle decorated with silver. Double-edged blade. Leather scabbard decorated with two silver el[...]
Double sickle saber - Lobala, Mondzombo, Ngbaka populations... Congo DRC, collected around 1910 Vernacular name: bango or bwagogambanza. This saber is part of a batch of other weapons that I recently [...]
Amazing Mandingo saber - West Africa, Senegal, border regions, 19th century Saber which takes the form and construction of traditional Mandingo sabers but which differs however by the decoration of th[...]
An important African shield in thick animal skin - Abyssinia (Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea) 2nd half 19th 1st half 20th century Generally in little elephant, hippopotamus, rhinoceros or buffalo. Decorat[...]
Prestigious axe in wrought iron and copper - Songye, DRC, Zaire, 2nd half of the 19th and early 20th centuries Beautiful blade with complex forging work. The blade is held by three branches, one of wh[...]
Superb and rare old Moroccan KOUMMYA dagger / Museum piece Amazigh people Period: 19th century SILVER scabbard Length with scabbard: 40 cm Beautiful blond horn handle with silver decoration chiseled w[...]
Antique and Exceptional Throwing Knife of the Gbaya/Kota/Pomo/Bumali People
People: Gbaya / Bumali / Kota / Pomo / Njem
Region: Central African Republic / Republic of CONGO / Gabon
Length = 67 cm
[...]
Prestigious Indonesian Kriss with serpentine steel blade. The carved wooden handle adopts a zoomorphic shape representing a feline's head, richly decorated with floral and leafy motifs. The brass scab[...]
Antique and exceptional very rare short sword of the type Balato Ballatu Sebua of the tribe Nias Island Indonesia 19th century
People : Nias
Island Nias / Indonesia
Period: 19th century
Length: 57[...]
Very rare and exceptional kipinga throwing knife from the Yangere people
Ethnic group: Yangere / Gbaya / Yakpa
Region: Central African Republic / DR CONGO
Length = 36.5 cm
Period: 19th century / 1[...]
Superb and rare old MOROCCAN KOUMMYA / Museum Piece Amazigh People
Period: 19th century
SILVER sheath
Length: 40 cm
Superb and rare exceptional piece of museum quality!!!
Axe called Tigo
Wuvulu-Aua culture, Bismark archipelago, Papua New Guinea
Late 19th - early 20th century
Wood and tortoise bone
Length: 50 cm; Length: 18 cm
Short, cylindrical wooden handle wit[...]
Very old and exceptional Fang short sword of the Ntsakh Ou Fa type
People: Fang
Gabon - Cameroon - Equatorial Guinea
Period: Early 19th Century
Length: 54.5 cm
Excellent condition
Large antique bird knife of the Kota people type osele/musele onzil Gabon Tribe: Kota Country Gabon Period: Late 19th / early 20th century. Dimensions: 36.5 cm Very good / Perfect condition Museum qua[...]
Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo - circa 1900 T
ribe: Luba / Luluwa / Nkutshu
A unique museum piece
DR Congo
Period: 19th Century - ca 1900
Length: 56 c[...]
Rattan-woven wicker shields are found throughout much of Africa, primarily in the Congo. The shape, style and decoration vary within each tribe. Shields represent rank and social status and have a fun[...]
Brass frame, three-pronged guard, long tail cap. Leather handle on wooden core, remains of filigree at the base. Curved blade with hollow sides engraved on its first third with military and floral tro[...]
Probably a parade weapon, this glaive cast in one piece is decorated with patterns made by engraving short hatchings. The padded leather pommel has old repair stitching with very patinated thread. T[...]
The “Lopah Petawaran” is a type of ancient knife that originated in the northern regions of Sumatra. The knife was used for several reasons, including making incisions in the ears of buffaloes. These [...]
Ngulu THROWING KNIFE or SICKLE
Ngombe culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
Circa 1900
Steel, wood and tapestry nails
Length: 66 cm; L: 21 cm
This sickle-shaped throwing weapon has a wide, si[...]
Officer's Saber Of Hunters On Horseback
France
19th century
Steel, brass, leather, copper
Total length: 94.5 ; Blade length: 80.5 cm
(Old restorations)
Flat cap, diamond-shaped rivet knob, lo[...]
Old And Exceptional Throwing Knife of the Gbaya / Njem / Bumali people
Region: Central African Republic / DR CONGO
Length = 54 cm
Period: 19th century (1880-1900)
Good condition
Old And Exceptional Throwing Knife of the Yakoma/Ngbandi people
Region: Central African Republic / DR CONGO Ubangi region
Length = 76 cm
Period: 19th century (1880-1900)
Very good condition
Old And Rare Knife From The Yakoma/Ngbandi Tribe - Dr Congo Ubangi Region
Period: 19th Century
Length: 44 cm
Perfect condition
Very rare type of Ngbandi sword!
Old And Rare Knife From The Mbuun / Pindi Tribe - Dr Congo Kwango / Kwilu Region
Period: late 19th / early 20th century
Length: 65 cm
Very good condition / Beautiful patina of use !!!
Superb and rare old MOROCCAN KOUMMYA / Museum Piece
Period: 19th century
SILVER scabbard
Length: 40 cm
Superb and rare exceptional piece of museum quality!!!
Very rare and exceptional Fang Warrior Ax
People: Fang
Gabon - Cameroon - Equitorial Guinea
Period: Early 19th Century
Length: 50 cm
Very good / almost perfect condition
Rare Ethiopian / Abyssinian shield from the 19th century for high personalities,
traces of wear on the back, removable handle
iron , covered with velvet and metal engraved aplications
Vanuatu is a country in the South Pacific, more precisely in Melanesia. Composed of about 80 islands that extend over 1,300 kilometers, the different cultures that this archipelago shelters offer a gr[...]
The Kanak people are an indigenous Melanesian people from New Caledonia. Mushroom-like clubs are characteristic of weapons from this region. Dating from the end of the 19th century, this typical "Puzz[...]
Powerful throwing club with an exceptional look. This exceptional object with an undeniable aesthetic has a head adorned with a ribbed crown, the handle is engraved with finely executed traditional ge[...]
South-Saharan sword - Africa, Late 19th-20th century. Flat straight blade with 2 cutting edges with hollow side and grooves. Riveted metal pommel, rocket and wooden quillon guard. Total length: 75 cm [...]
This wooden club has the stylized shape of an animal which contains a ball in its mouth, which means for its owner that this army of war and dance masters the cosmos in its entirety. By evoking the sp[...]
Ceremonial and defensive ax late 19th century early 20th century, Central Africa. Forged ax head 18 cm long and 5.5 cm at the cutting edge. Width at the heel of the iron 2 cm. Wooden handle decorated [...]
Dayak warrior's saber from the end of the 19th century made of wood, deer antler, vegetable fibers and thick iron and pelletized with small brass circles. Beautiful esparto. Accompanied by his butcher[...]
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