Ngbaka/Mabo throwing knife, Congo, Central African Republic, circa 1900 Very good condition. Handle covered with fabric, itself covered with braiding. 32cm x 33cm Weight 323gr
Prestigious knife called ngondi - Congo, Central African Republic, Yakoma, Ngbandi... early 20th century This type of knife was found among many populations of Congo and Central Africa such as the Yak[...]
Za throwing knife - Ngbaka people, Central Africa, Congo, early 20th century or earlier Common name: za Wrought iron with remains of engravings on the face. The steel is oxidized. 45cm x 35cm Weight 5[...]
African glaive (short sword) - Chad, Sudan, 1st half of the 20th century A beautiful glaive of rustic but quality workmanship. Wooden handle. Locally forged double-edged blade. Wooden scabbard covered[...]
Beautiful prestige axe in wrought iron and copper - Songye, DRC, Zaire, early 20th century Wrought iron axe head engraved and inlaid with copper. Wooden handle covered with a copper leaf veneer. 39.5c[...]
Saber called ngondi - Congo, Central African Republic, Yakoma, Ngbandi... around 1900 This type of saber was found among many populations of Congo and Central Africa such as the Yakoma, Ngbandi, Sango[...]
Ethiopian Shield - Abyssinia, Early 20th century or earlier. Wooden core covered with animal skin. Diameter approximately 50cm. Depth 24cm. Weight 1980g.
7 African edged weapons, from Henry de Monfreid - Horn of Africa, 1st half of the 20th century Acquired at auction in Sceaux (France) in 2020 by the inheritance of Henry de Monfreid's granddaughter. T[...]
Thick animal hide shield - Abyssinia, 19th early 20th century Probably made of hippopotamus hide. In fairly good condition. Traces of use. The handle moves. Diameter approximately 42cm Depth approxima[...]
African shield in thick animal skin - Abyssinia (Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea), 19th, early 20th century In average condition. Traces of use and fighting. Deformations. An old indigenous restoration. Di[...]
Large sickle saber - Zandé people, Congo DRC, early 20th century or earlier. A particularly large specimen compared to other sabers of the same type more commonly encountered. Wooden handle encircled [...]
Glaive (short sword) Saka - DRC Congo, 1st half of the 20th century The blade has a beautiful forging work. Wooden handle wrapped with a strip of metal and covered with a copper sheet plating; Good co[...]
Mongo short sword - Central Africa, Congo I think it can be dated from the 1920s to the 1950s. Wooden handle entwined with a copper band. Length 49.5cm Blade length 32.5cm Weight 482gr
Fang Crossbow - Gabon, Congo, 1st half of the 20th century or earlier Crossbow of the Fang and related populations. In good condition with a nice patina. The bow has some play. Dimensions 107cm x 51cm[...]
A beautiful Fang hunter's set including crossbow - Central Africa, Gabon, 1st half of the 20th century The set includes a crossbow, a wicker game bag and an animal skin satchel. The crossbow has a sup[...]
Prestigious copper axe - Kusu, Tétéla, Songye peoples, Congo DRC 1st half of the 20th century Hammered copper blade with a representation of a stylized face on both sides. Wooden handle covered with a[...]
A very rare willow leaf bladed broadsword - Kota/Fang, Gabon, early 20th century or earlier Double-edged blade. Wooden handle covered with bands of brass and iron. Length 42.5cm Blade length 31.5cm To[...]
A rare willow leaf bladed sword - Kota/Fang, Gabon, early 20th century Double-edged blade. Wooden handle covered with iron sheet and brass and iron bands. Length 51cm Blade length 35.5cm Total weight [...]
Very Old and Exceptional Saber From the Tsogo / Mitsogo Tribe Gabon Africa 19th CenturyTribe: Tsogo / Mitsogo / TsoghoRegion: GabonLength = 62.5 cmPeriod: 19th century Very good condition
An exceptional and very rare knife from the Teke people of DR Congo or Kongo Brazzaville. People: Teke. A museum piece!!! Period: 19th century. Length: 39 cm. In perfect condition.
Antique African throwing knife kipinga Common name: kipinga. Comes from the Bandia and Nsakara populations of Congo. Very old and in good condition. 44cm x 32cm 266gr
Throwing and prestige knife (sabre) called Sengésé - Cameroon, Nigeria, 1st half of the 20th century Engraved on both sides. Handle made of a complex weave of plant fibers. Length 64.5cm Total weight [...]
Rare dagger from the Beja people (bedja) - East Africa, Sudan, Abyssinia, 19th early 20th century Wooden handle. Double-edged blade. Length 30cm Blade length 20cm Weight 162gr
Rare dagger from the Beja people (bedja) - East Africa, Sudan, Abyssinia, 19th early 20th century Wooden handle. Double-edged blade. Leather scabbard. The blade has some play. Length 34cm Length witho[...]
Beautiful knife called basakpwa - Congo, Central African Republic, Yakoma, Sango, Ngbandi... 1st half of the 20th century Wooden handle covered with a copper strip and brass nails. Double-edged blade [...]
Mandingo saber - Senegal and border regions, circa 1900 or earlier A very beautiful piece, complete and in good condition. European imported blade, curved and single-edged. Worked and decorated leathe[...]
Knife and throwing weapon Yakoma, Sango, Ngbandi... Congo, Central Africa A beautiful antiquity for these weapons. Interestingly, judging by the handle, it is a pair made by the same blacksmith. The w[...]
Za throwing knife - Ngbaka people, Central Africa, Congo, early 20th century or earlier Common name: za Wrought iron with engravings on the face. The handle has retained its original plant weaving. 42[...]
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[...]
Double sickle saber - Ngombé, Doko populations... Congo DRC, 1st half of the 20th century Often described as an execution weapon. Beautiful forged blade. Wooden handle with iron lace. Length 63.5cm Bl[...]
Simple sickle saber - Ngombé, Doko populations... Congo DRC, 1st half of the 20th century Often described as an execution weapon. Beautiful forged and engraved steel blade. Wooden handle with iron lac[...]
Rare sickle knife called "uggo" - Mamvu people (Momvu), Congo DRC, 1st half of the 20th century Beautiful forged blade. Wooden handle with metal lace. Good condition. Length 49.5cm Blade length 19.5cm[...]
Thick animal skin shield - Abyssinia, 19th early 20th century Probably made of hippopotamus or rhinoceros skin. In fairly good condition. Diameter approximately 55cm Weight 1750gr
African Shield - Abyssinia, 2nd Half 19th 1st Half 20th Century Generally made of elephant, hippopotamus, rhinoceros or buffalo skin. Traces of use and fighting. Diameter approximately 50cm Weight 183[...]
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 [...]
Large African throwing knife with bird's head This type of knife is called osélé or musélé. It comes from the Kota, Ndzabi, Mbédé etc. populations of Gabon and Congo. This example is a true museum pie[...]
Superb African dagger - Congo, Central African Republic, Yakoma, Ngbandi... early 20th century or earlier This type of dagger was found among many populations of Congo and Central Africa such as the Y[...]
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[...]
Tumis were used for a variety of purposes: kitchen knives, agricultural tools, secondary warrior or hunting weapons, sacrificial knives, hairdressing tools, pendants, and medical instruments. In addit[...]
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[...]
The handle is made from a deer's leg, the two nails of which are coated with metal. The back of the blade has a double row of saw teeth. REGION: Germany PERIOD: Late 18th century, early 19th century D[...]
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[...]
Old and exceptional sword from the Tikar tribe Cameroon
Period: late 19th century / early 20th century
People: Tikar / Bamileke / Bamum
Country: Cameroon
Length: 64 cm (55cm without scabbard)
Ver[...]
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!!!
5th Republic, tercentenary of Saint-Louis of Senegal by Jean de Vernon, 1959 Obverse SAINT-LOVIS/ DV/ SENEGAL/ 1659/ 1959 Busts of women facing each other, in the background the Senegal River, signed [...]
Mangbetu sickle knife (Democratic Republic of Congo) circa 1900.
Beautiful old example.
Remarkable forging work.
The blade shows forging stretches and traces of use, attesting to the antiquity of t[...]
Katar with floral decoration - India, 18th century
Silver-damascened steel Length: 45 cm
This katar, a typical weapon of India, is distinguished by its rich silver-damascened floral decoration, [...]
Knife characterized by its incision work in the metal. Wooden handle with a dark brown patina, sculpted and ringed. The blade decorated with two points at the guard. The wooden scabbard covered with r[...]
Saber with rectangular blade, the handle inlaid with plates and brass and copper wires forming a geometric decoration.
REGION: South-west Morocco
MATERIAL: Wrought iron
DIMENSION: 79.5 cm
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