19th C. African Ngombe Iron & Wood Execution Knife

**First Time At Auction** Central Africa, Northwestern Congo (Zaire), Ngombe chiefdom, ca. 19th CE. A striking iron execution knife of the Ngombe people featuring a stylistic multi-tip blade leading i

**Originally Listed At $200** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century. A ceremonial iron knife with a fortified wooden handle. Panels of zin

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ngombe chiefdom, ca. 19th to 20th century CE; Mangbetu or Zande peoples, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A fine pair of iron weapons from central Africa. Fir

Persia / Middle East, Saudi Arabia, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE; Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire), ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine collection of two iron and wo

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Loango / Kasai river region, probably Mbala, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A wonderful bird effigy club, the wooden handle carved with the head and

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Cameroon or Gabon, Bamileke or Tsogo peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An interesting iron figural bell and a wooden mallet. The bell portion is c

Central Africa, Dominican Republic of Congo, Hemba peoples, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A mbira, also known as a finger harp, thumb piano, or sanza- a musical instrument and work of art popular throu

Kuba Kingdom Prestige Blade (ikula). 19th/20th C. D.R.Congo. African iron and wood. Size: 14.25 x 4 in. Excellent condition and with encrusted, darkened, shiny, aged patina on handle. Provenance: Priv

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

A fine steel and wood African Ngombe ceremonial execution sword or knife. Measures a total of 28.5" long x approx. 6" wide. Wooden end with loop on the hilt for hanging. Condition: signs of wear and a

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 19th century CE. A ceremonial iron adze with a dark wooden handle; the adze curves slightly and is flattened into a wide, curved point. Size: 7.2" W x

Chokwe Peoples, thumb piano, ex Wright, 19th/20th c., Central/Southern Africa, carved and patinated wood and iron Mbira, on custom stand, 8"h x 5.5"w (piano), 8.25"h x 5.5"w x 2"d (on stand) Provenanc

19th/20th C. Ngala Related Ppls Prestige Sword w/ Sheath. D.R.Congo, Central Africa. Wood, African iron, animal hide, European brass tacks, brass strips and copper wire. Length: 16.5 in. Very good con

Muzzle Loading North African Flintlock. Iron, brass, and wood. Probably 19th C. (BOUNT1300) {PR} Property Title: Measurements:61" long

Wrought iron ceremonial blade, wood handle, Chamba peoples, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century.Approximate size, 17"H x 12" Diameter. Exhibited, "Iron Clad, Fancy Free: Exhibition

Wrought iron currency throwing knife, Sara Laka or Musseye peoples, Republic of Chad or Republic of Cameroon, Central Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 24"H (25"H on

Africa, Oceania, India; c. 19th - early 20th century. Consisting of two war clubs; two primitive weapons or tools (one has 3 carved heads at top); two African Iron and wood axes with elaborately carve

Ngombe, Zaire (DR Congo), forged iron ceremonial throwing knife, carved wood handle, 29"h x 10"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Ngombe, Zaire (DR Congo), forged iron ceremonial throwing knife, carved wood handle, 22"h x 6"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

China, ca. 18th century CE. Large dadao (literally "big knife") made of iron and wood. The dadao was made for close combat and executions. They were based on agricultural knives and featured broad bla

**Originally Listed At $250** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A forged-iron, double-edged prestige blade known as an ikula used

**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

Teke knife, 19th Century, Democratic Republic of Congo, metal knife with brass spooling, wood base. Dimensions: 16-1/4" L Provenance: Ex collection, D. Schaffner, Germany

Tuareg people (West Africa (Mali), likely 19th century. A fine bronze ceremonial short sword or dagger and scabbard, the knife comprising a tapering iron blade with three round apertures along center