Sold2020Old Azande Throwing Knife for Initiation Ceremonieshand forged steel blade with well worn wooden handle and classic stylized form reportedly used as a throwing knife during initiation ceremonies. Azande peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The Sword mSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ngombe Throwing Knife, African ArmsHand hammered iron Blade with old worn wooden handle. Such Throwing knives were often used in initiation ceremonies and thrown at young initiates, testing their skills. N'gombe or related peoples, ConSee Sold Price
Sold2021An Azande Throwing Knife, "kpinga"Wurfmesser, "kpinga" Azande, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Bronze. H 48 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch sorgfältige HerstellungSee Sold Price
Sold2023Antique Azande throwing knife decorated with an engraved lizard - Rep.Dem.CongoFine manufacture throwing knife adorned with the Avungara lizard - Weight: 520 g - Shipping available - Region: Afrique RDC - Sizes: H 470 mm x L 400 mm - At first glance: good conditionSee Sold Price
Sold2020Old Congo Throwing Knife collected prior to 1975A well used old Congolese throwing Knife , rusted and pitted and showing its age. The knife measures 14.75 x 7.5 inches. Ngombe, N'gata or related ethnic group- Ex. Ex. Dr. Kenneth Adelman, Former USSee Sold Price
Sold2023CONGO GABON AZANDE PEOPLE THROWING KNIFE CURRENCY, Early-to-mid 20th Century. - Length: 12 inches.CONGO GABON AZANDE PEOPLE THROWING KNIFE CURRENCY, Early-to-mid 20th Century. Patinated wrought iron and copper wrapped with brass. Signs of usage and handling. - Length: 12 inches.See Sold Price
Sold2016A LONG AZANDE WROUGHT IRON THROWING KNIFE, DEMOCRATICA LONG AZANDE WROUGHT IRON THROWING KNIFE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, with abstract multi sickle form blades on a long neck ending in a hide wrapped handle, length: 25 3/4".See Sold Price
Sold2015AN AZANDE KPINGA WROUGHT IRON THROWING KNIFE,AN AZANDE KPINGA WROUGHT IRON THROWING KNIFE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, of abstract multiblade sickle form on a reticulated neck centering a delicately engraved band of stylized basket weave dSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Rare Old Mangbetu Trumbash Stylized Throwing KnifeAn antique hand hammered metal blade in highly stylized form with well worn wooden handle. Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. The Blade measures 15.25 x 7 7.5 inches.See Sold Price
Sold2023Antique Mafa Iron Throwing KnifeOld and original iron throwing knife from the Mafa ethnic group, Cameroon Grasslands, west Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. The weapon measures 21.5 inches tall.ConditionGood, well weathered and worSee Sold Price
Sold2024Throwing knife "kipinga" - D. R. Congo, Azandemetal, plant fibre, H: 44,5 cm, H: 17,5 inch Provenance: Alexander Kubetz (1946-2023), Munich, GermanySee Sold Price
Sold2024Throwing knife "kipinga" - D. R. Congo, Azandemetal, plant fibre, H: 48 cm, H: 18,9 inch Provenance: Alexander Kubetz (1946-2023), Munich, GermanySee Sold Price
Sold2019Heavily Eroded Old Malinke Ntomo MaskA highly decorated and heavily weathered and eroded old Malinke dance mask for the Konden Initiation ceremony, with ornate metal designs applied and tall comb like structure which is obviously erodedSee Sold Price
SoldLot of Assorted KnivesLot of knives: 1) Designed by Gil Hibben throwing knives - set of 3 Hibben Knives - Leather stitched 3 slot sheath. 2) 15" OAL - 8.5" cutting edge on a Bowie Style Blade - Deer foot grip - See Sold Price
Sold2021A Nsakara Throwing Knife "kipinga"Wurfmesser, "kipinga" Nsakara, Azande, Bandia, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Pflanzenfaser. H 45 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durchSee Sold Price
Sold2017Handsome Old Kuyu Male Ancestor sculpture, African ArtA rare carved wooden male ancestor sculpture accented with various colored organic pigments, from the Kuyu ethnic group, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Related figures were used in initiation ceremonies that impSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Very Fine Old Senufo Kpeliye MaskA Very Fine Old Senufo Kpeliye Mask, worn by members of the Poro, a secret society which oversees initiation ceremonies in the Ivory Coast of West Africa. The mask features delicate oval form with geoSee Sold Price
Sold2024Old Zaramo Doll Ex Karl Zabel CollectionThis is a very fine old carved wooden "Mwana Hiti" or Fertility doll from Tanzania, Africa. (mwana hiti, meaning a “child of wood") is used in initiation ceremonies of the Kwere, Zaramo, Luguru, andSee Sold Price
2021Superb Old Kwere Mwana Hiti Doll Ex Levitt CollectionThis is a very unusual old Kwere Mwana Hiti doll with raised split coiffure and wonderful form. Such dolls were used in initiation ceremonies of the Kwere, Zaramo, Luguru, and Gogo people of Tanzania.See Sold Price
Sold2022Rare Ingessana Muder Throwing KnifeThe muder, or scorpion, was produced by the Ingesanna of Sudan, Africa. Such swords were traditionally used during initiation ritual, though in recent memory the tribe states that they are carried bySee Sold Price
Sold2019Old Chokwe Makishi Ancestral Spirit African MaskA Rare Old Tchokwe mask known as "Makishi" which represents " chisaluke " an ancestral male spirit which is danced during the " mukanda ", which is the male initiation ceremony. Made from resin, claySee Sold Price
Sold2024Antique African Throwing Knives & Carrier made from Animal HideAppears very old Approx27"Lx7.5"WSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine Old Bundu Sowei Mask for Female InitiationA carved wooden helmet mask with stylized diminutive face and elaborate coiffure, obvious signs of handling and wear. This type of mask is associated with girls' initiation ceremonies by the Sande, whSee Sold Price
Sold2021Zaramo Fertlity Doll Mwana Hiti Ex Duperrier Paris 1994This is a very fine old carved wooden "Mwana Hiti" or Fertility doll from Tanzania, Africa. (mwana hiti, meaning “child of wood") is used in initiation ceremonies of the Kwere, Zaramo, Luguru, and GSee Sold Price
Jun 07Ethnika Home Decor & AntiquesAfrican Bobo Bird Dance Mask Helmet Burkina Faso 26.5" In. High$100
116 Lots AwayHAMMER AUKTIONEN, African, Tribal, Oceanic & Asian ArtA Kota Throwing Knife with Sheath, "musele / onzil"CHF 10(2 bids)
110 Lots AwayHAMMER AUKTIONEN, African, Tribal, Oceanic & Asian ArtA Nzakara Throwing Knife, "kpinga"CHF 25(2 bids)
2 days LeftBlack Hills Curio CompanyWW2 WWII O.S.S. Throwing Knife U.S. Paratrooper World War Two$325(2 bids)
Jun 14Crescent City Auction GalleryA Group of Three Combat Knives, 20th c., L.- Longest- Blade- 6 in. (3 Pcs.)$325
Jun 14Crescent City Auction GalleryA Group of Six Combat Knives, 20th c., Longest- L.- Blade- 7 in. (6 Pcs.)$325
2 days LeftBlack Hills Curio CompanyOld K-Bar Knife Olean N.Y. MK1 MK2 Navy Army Marines Military$100
Jun 09The North Georgia Auction Company LLCOld Timer Knife Schrade USA 250T With Leather Sheath$10(1 bid)
419 Lots AwayMynt AuctionsFrontenac by International Sterling Silver Regular Knife Old French w/ SP 9 1/4"$10
21 hrs LeftMynt AuctionsHepplewhite by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Dinner Knife Old French WS 10"$10
21 hrs LeftMynt AuctionsMount Vernon by Lunt Sterling Silver Regular Knife Old French SP Blade 8 1/2"$10
2 days LeftMynt AuctionsRichelieu by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Regular Knife Old French 9 3/8"$10
2 days LeftMynt AuctionsOld Maryland Engraved by Kirk Sterling Silver Cake Knife old style 10 1/4"$10
2 days LeftMynt AuctionsSaint Martins A Engraved by Whiting Sterling Silver Dinner Knife Old French$10
21 hrs LeftMynt AuctionsHepplewhite Engraved by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Regular Knife with SP 9"$10
3 days LeftMynt AuctionsOld English Antique by Reed Barton Dominick Haff Sterling Pate Knife Custom$10
2 days LeftMynt AuctionsOld English Antique Hammered By Dominick and Haff Sterling Dinner Knife 9 3/4"$10