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Style: Tribal
Custom Shadow Box Display Featuring rare Antique Scabbard from Najran
Located in New York, NY
This striking shadow box showcases an antique scabbard from Najran, a historic region in southern Saudi Arabia known for its rich artisan traditions a...
Category
Late 19th Century Saudi Arabian Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass, Steel
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Malagasy Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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 Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
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
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
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
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...
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
$1,425 Sale Price
25% Off
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...
Category
19th Century African Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
1880s Kenyan Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
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Early 1900s Hand Carved and Colored Wooden Mountaineer Sculpture / Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and finely carved sculpture for the black forest and mountaineer enthousiasts.
If you are or if you have a friend who is a mountaineering enthousiast then this hand carved mo...
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Early 20th Century Italian Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Wood
$1,421
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Midcentury Era Sterling Silver Miniature Golf Trophy with Figural Club Handles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage miniature trophy has no maker's mark, but is presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1959 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The trophy is composed of sterling silver and features three cast figural golf...
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Mid-20th Century American Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Sterling Silver
$599
H 4.75 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in
Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, 517grams
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An exceptionally large Akha Tribe woven silver bracelet with spiral design. This Tribal bracelet encompasses tradition Hill tribe silversmithing techniques ...
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Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Silver
Spanish Scrollwork Iron Galleon / Sailing Ship Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought iron Spanish caravel boat / galleon sculpture. Spain, 1940s-1950s
This sailing ship sculpture was handcrafted in Spain at the mid-20th century period. The ship has a richly detailed scrollwork...
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20th Century Spanish Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag In Shadow Box Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime signal flag representing the letter “O”, oscar. The flag has red and yellow stitched panels with canvas hoist. Manila rope and wood toggle. Shadow...
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1940s North American Vintage Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Linen
East Indonesian Rare Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands
Located in Nottingham, GB
East Indonesian Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands
Good condition
Free international shipping.
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20th Century Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Glass, Wood
$1,754
H 15.36 in W 13.39 in D 2.37 in
Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral turquoise necklace from Yunnan.
A superb chain necklace with added Taoist charms with turquoise and fine r...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
$922
H 20.48 in W 2.37 in D 0.4 in
WWII Japanese Army Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet Scabbard Hooked Quillon
Located in Dayton, OH
World War II era Imperial Japanese Type 30 bayonet with hooked quillon, wood grip, and metal scabbard. This early model was made between 1936 and 1943 and came from the Tokyo or Koku...
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1940s Vintage Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
$245 Sale Price
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H 0.875 in W 20.75 in D 3.75 in
Antique Wooden Shoe Forms with Handles, c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original pairs of cobbler's wooden shoe forms. They have retained their original finish and have the appropriate wear.
Creator unknown.
Date of manufacture...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Beech, Maple
Antique Walking Stick with Silver Handle
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique walking stick with silver handle: may be French, from the early twentieth or late nineteenth century.
It's very elegant functional.
ref. O/7571
Category
Early 20th Century French Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
Antique Map of Northern Palestine with The Tribes of Israel. Dutch, 1763
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Northern Palestine with Tribal Divisions, Bachiene, 1763
The cartouche bears the title: “’t Noordelyke Gedeelte van het Geheel Palestina Benevens het Noordelyk en Zui...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Paper
$503
H 15.4 in W 19.1 in D 0 in
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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Late 19th Century German Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bone, Wood
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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 feel of contemporary art mixed ...
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19th Century Congolese Antique Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
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
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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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
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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
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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
This eclectic group contains four antique African hunting...
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Iron
Central African Blade Currency, circa 1900
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
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...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Iron
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
Tribal arms, armor and weapons for sale on 1stDibs.
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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