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3 African style objects. c.20th century.

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Group (7) West African style ceremonial axes: Group (7) West African style ceremonial axes, The wood handles carved with figural and geometric designs, 18"h (largest), 12"h (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NY

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THREE SOUTH AFRICAN SPEARS: South African, c.1950s.L. of longest: 148cm (58 1/4in)

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Luba Songye African Carved Wood and Iron Tribal Short Sword, DRC.: Ca. mid 20thC. Luba or Songye style ceremonial short sword featuring well-carved Janiform heads, wood, iron; Democratic Republic of Congo. Very good, with age-appropriate wear consistent with age and

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19th C. African Congo Iron & Copper Double Blade Knife: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. An interesting ceremonial double bladed knife, with linear patterns etched near the handle. The wooden grip is c

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20th C. African Dogon Leaded King Figure, ex-Museum: **First Time At Auction** West Africa, Central Mali, Dogon peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A large cast brass sculpture of a king or chief upon a chair or throne, flanked by 2 attendants ho

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19th C. African Benin Bronze / Brass Oba Altar Figure: West Africa, southern Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Edo peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A cast brass sculpture of a standing figure, likely an Oba (king), holding a ceremonial sword and trident

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20th C. African Akan Steel & Wood Sword - Okomfo Afena: West Africa, Ghana, Akan peoples, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A forged-steel sword known as an okomfo afena (literally "priest sword") used by shrine priests who accompany the village chief

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19th C. African Luba Ceremonial Figural Axe: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba or Hemba peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A prestige axe known as a kibiki or a kasolwa, with a forged-iron blade fitted into a thin s

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19th C. African DRC Ceremonial Iron Adze - Spooky: **Originally Listed At $250** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, ca. 19th century CE. A ceremonial iron adze with a dark wooden handle; the adze head bends slightly and is flattened int

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19th C. African Songye Prestige Axe: **Originally Listed At $350** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A wood and copper prestige axe with a crescent-shaped iron blade

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3 African style objects. c.20th century.

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A group of 3 African style objects. c.20th century. ++ Masai style shield. ++ brass Ife style head. 17"h x 7 1/4"w x 8 1/4"d . ++ Kuba sword. 18 1/4"l x 3 3/4"w.

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3 African style objects. c.20th century.

Name: 3 African style objects. c.20th century.
SKU: 58317229
Price: 50 USD
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Estimate $100 - $200

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