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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Antique Madagascan Malagasy Bara Tribe Bronze Knife with Figural Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Madagascan bronze decorative knife.
With a sheepsfoot style blade and an ornate figural cast bronze handle - One side with a recumbent cat and the other with a pair o...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
Materials
Metal
Vintage African Mandingo Tuareg Dagger Mali West Africa
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
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
Materials
Metal
$12,446 / set
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
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
Grassland
s Chief knive embroided with trade beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Grassland 's Chief knive embroided with trade beads
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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
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
$1,425 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Bamileke People, Cameroon, Forged Knife with Carved Wooden Head
Located in Leuven , BE
Solid forged Bamileke short sword with a finely carved face on the top of the handle. Patina of use
Category
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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19th Century Fruitwood Mortar and Pestle
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A ‘Dervish’s’ Sword Stick
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