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African Collectibles
![(2) 1864 Confederate States of America Loan Bond $1000 2nd & 3rd Series by E. Apperson: (2) 1864 Confederate States of America Loan Bond $1000 2nd & 3rd Series Signed by E. Apperson $1000.00 Confederate States of America, both the Second & Third Series dated Feb 17, 1864 and for 6 months](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/176368619_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713905347)
![A Luba Drum, "ngoma": Trommel, "ngoma" Luba, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Leder, Polsternägel. H 34 cm. Provenienz: - Europäische Privatsammlung. - Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury, 11.02.2014, Lot 481. -](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801046_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Kulango Heddle Pulley: Rollenzug Kulango (Nafana, Abron), Côte d’Ivoire, Region von Bondoukou Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 18,5 cm. Provenienz: - 1980: Samir Borro, Paris. - Hans Rudolf Germann, geerbt von sein](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801013_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![An Asante Ceremonial Sword, "afena": Zeremonialschwert mit Emblem, "afena" Asante, Ghana Ohne Sockel / without base Emblem: Goldlegierung (ca. 6 kt) mit hohem Silberanteil, mit einer Oberfläche in hohem Gold-Feingehalt. Schwert: Hol](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801023_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![An Asante Linguist Staff Finial, "okyeame poma": Oberteil eines Sprecherstabes, "okyeame poma" Asante, Ghana Mit Sockel / with base Holz, mit Goldfolie überzogen. H 31 cm. Provenienz: - Heinz G. Kolerski (1936-2012), Fellbach, Deutschland. - Au](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801025_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Baule Ceremonial Whisk, "nandwa blawa": Zeremonial-Wedel, "nandwa blawa" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz, mit Goldfolie überzogen, Echthaar, Textil. H 92 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, Schwyz. Bei](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801021_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![An Asante Linguist Staff, "okyeame poma": Sprecherstab, "okyeame poma" Asante, Ghana Mit Sockel / with base Holz, mit Goldfolie überzogen. H 161,5 cm. Provenienz: - René David (1928-2015), Zürich. - Jean David, Basel. „Ei](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801022_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![Ethiopian Coptic Religious Icon and Illuminated Bible Assortment: Ethiopian Coptic Religious Icon and Illuminated Bible Assortment (6) items including a painted leather 'The Acts of Saints' (Gedle Kidusan), a rope hinged triptych, a diptych having painted panels, an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332179_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![Jean-Louis Rinsoz's Ceremonial Staff, "okyeame poma": Würdestab von Jean-Louis Rinsoz, "okyeame poma" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Goldfolie, Textil. H 143 cm. Provenienz: - Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-1971), Vevey. -](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800972_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![Jean-Louis Rinsoz's Ceremonial Whisk, "nandwa blawa": Zeremonial-Wedel von Jean-Louis Rinsoz, "nandwa blawa" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Haar, Holz, Goldfolie. H 110 cm. Provenienz: - Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-1971), Vevey. -](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800973_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![20 Misc Tribal Artifacts, possibly frm Pokot & Burma: Property of Louanne Laroche, Laroche Collection, South Carolina Description: 20 Miscellaneous Tribal Artifacts, possibly from Pokot and Burma, including four belts decorated with cowrie shells, on](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395256_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![African Rattan Shield, possibly Late 18th Century: Property of Louanne Laroche, Laroche Collection, South Carolina Description: African Rattan Shield, possibly Late 18th Century, of tall oblong form, with carved wood handle fixed to interior, poss](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395263_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Vintage Zebra Skin African Drum Table: Real African Zebra Skin Drum with hide twisted handle. Measures 15 1/4" x 15".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/179404587_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![SUDANESE KASKARA C.1880’S: Anglo-Sudanese War/Mahdist period. 34” broadsword blade with four fullers at the forte. Forged iron guard with reverse langets. Thick leather wrapped grip with leather covered disk pommel. Blade](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982274_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![BENIN CEREMONIAL SWORD ADA MADE FOR THE ROYAL COURT: From the famed Reuben Reubens collection (original Bonham’s London Auction tag attached), 33 1/4" length, carved wood with a long, shaped grip and fanciful shaped blade with acutely raised false edg](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982119_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![A SUDANESE HIDE SHIELD: A rare and interesting example probably dating to the Anglo-Sudanese war of 1885. Evidently collected in 1901 and with numerous notes to the back including two attempts to spell INDIA and AFGHAN. Owne](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982302_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![ZULU THRUSTING SPEAR ASSEGAI: C.1860s to Zulu War of 1879 period. 54 1/8" length. Wood haft slightly tapered through its length. Woven copper wire wrapped socket. Medially ridged leaf shaped head on long cylindrical bolster with c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982394_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![KUBA (CONGOLESE) SWORD ILWOON: 23 ½” length, 25” mounted. Iron blade intricately forged with stepped line bordered spatulate tip pierced with a hole. Deeply offset ridged forte. One piece wood hilt with broad pom](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982412_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![FINE MANGBETU CANNIBAL’S SPEAR: 19th century. 24 1/2” length, finely forged with elongated section leaf shaped point. Finely forged conical socket with open seam and banded base. As with most Congolese tribes, the Mangbetu wer](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982169_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![GOOD EARLY MAASAI BROADSWORD SEME.: Probably dating between the wars and decorated in the 1950s with the Mau Mau Uprising. 8 ½” spatulate blade with pronounced medial, precisely like the tip of a Maasai lion spear. Hide wra](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982486_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![A SUPERB KONDA EXECUTIONER'S SWORD: Made for the royal court with finely worked 11 1/8" brass blade with swelled medial and flared convex tip. Both sides divided with five shallow broad fullers, the edges of which develop to incised cab](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982384_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![ZULU KNOBKERRY: Zulu War of 1879 period, brought back by an English soldier. 25 1/2" length, the haft slightly tapered. The grip lightly scored and possible wire wrapped originally. Spherical head set with rows of tr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982396_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![South African Working Animal Horn: Original South African musical horn made from animal horn. The horns of cattle, sheep, goats, or antelope were notably the first lip reed instruments and used for work and as a form of communication.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/175578718_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![ZULU ASSEGAI, ANGLO-ZULU WAR OF 1879: Head only as brought back by British troops who were limited by the size of their "kit" bags. 17 3/4" total length with diamond section leaf shaped point. Finely forged with medial ridge and light too](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982399_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
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![Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence star at Swann’s African American Art sale April 4](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/174398390_1_x.jpeg)
Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence star at Swann’s African American Art sale April 4
NEW YORK — Swann Galleries‘ African American Art sale scheduled for Thursday, April 4 includes a standout selection of house favorites, including Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence, and features a special evening session to benefit the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. The catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The sale is led […]
![Jasper52 brings From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale April 2](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/174232641_1_x.jpeg)
Jasper52 brings From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale April 2
NEW YORK — Every collection benefits from the ownership and display of antique maps, whether in the home or an office environment. Jasper52 will present From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale on Tuesday, April 2 at 8 pm Eastern time exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. Samuel Augustus Mitchell (1792-1868) was an American publisher specializing in maps. […]
![African American historical ephemera was the focus at Freeman’s Hindman](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/171467891_1_x.jpeg)
African American historical ephemera was the focus at Freeman’s Hindman
CINCINNATI — Nearly 330 lots of historical ephemera crossed the block at Freeman’s Hindman February 27, with the focus on African American items. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The sale’s top lot was a first edition of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960), the prominent black author and civil rights […]
![Stoneware jug attributed to African American potter David Jarbour is a top pick at Jeffrey S. Evans Feb. 9](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/169990118_1_x.webp)
Stoneware jug attributed to African American potter David Jarbour is a top pick at Jeffrey S. Evans Feb. 9
MT. CRAWFORD, Va. — A stoneware 10-gallon jug attributed to David Jarbour (circa 1780s-1841) comes to market at Jeffrey S. Evans Friday, February 9 as part of the Al and Billy Steidel collection. Estimated at $80,000-$120,000, the jug and the complete catalogs for both Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10 are available for bidding […]