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African Weapons & Armor
![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)
![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)
![Antique African Tribal Sword with Leather & Hyde Mounts.: Antique African Tribal Sword with Leather & Hyde Mounts. Total length (inside scabbard if present) :32 1/2 ", Blade length : 26 3/8". ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. F](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180424827_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Very Fine and Exceptionally Large Antique African TUAREG Tribal Chief's Dagger in Silver & Stones: Very Fine and Exceptionally Large Antique African TUAREG Tribal Chief's Dagger in Silver & Stones Mounts. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 23 5/8", Blade length : 14 1/2". ~ . Detailed cond](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180424828_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Antique Tribal African Zulu Tribe Warrior's Wooden War Club.: Antique Tribal African Zulu Tribe Warrior's Wooden War Club. Total length 27 1/2". Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 27 1/2", Head Diameter 2 1/2". ~ . Detailed condition reports are not inc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180424838_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
News about African Weapons & Armor
![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 […]