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

3pc Cameroon Bamileke Swords with Scabbards 22'' to 27'' Long. Carved wood knob handles with steel blades and wood/fur scabbards. Scattered wear from use. Early to mid 20th century, African.

Akan, Ghana, perforated forged iron "Okomfo Afena" ceremonial sword with remnant white pigment and carved wood handle, 20"h x 3"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Akan, Ghana, perforated forged iron "Okomfo Afena" ceremonial sword, with remnant white pigment and carved wood handle, 20"h x 3"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Salampasu sword with sheath. Wood handle with steel blade and elaborate leather over wood sheath. African Congo, late 19th century-early 20th century. 17" blade, 22" overall. We ship most items in hou

A VINTAGE AFRICAN TRIBAL COPPER WIRE WRAPPED WOOD AND GILT LACQUERED ENGRAVED STEEL SWORD, POSSIBLY NGBANDI/YAKOMA PEOPLES, CENTRAL AFRICA, POSSIBLY LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, with a shaped oval bl

**First Time At Auction** Western Africa, Ghana, Akan peoples, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden slingshot with a forked sling attachment and a handle depicting a seated woma

Eastern Africa, Kenya or Tanzania, Maasai peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beautiful spear of a lengthy form with a bottom spike and a massive blade both attached to the ends of a short, central wo

Africa, Ghana, Akan People, ca 1st half of the 20th century. Carved fertility figure in very abstract human form. Round head, short arms outstretched, long thin torso with ample breasts and spooled ba

Originally listed at $400 Southern Africa, Zulu people, ca. early 20th century CE. A fine and lightweight spear comprised of a wooden shaft joined to an iron tip. A strip of wood reinforces the tang

Southern Africa, Zulu people, ca. early 20th century CE. A fine and lightweight spear comprised of a wooden shaft joined to a iron tip. A strip of wood reinforces the tang of the spearhead where it fi

Eastern Africa, Kenya or Tanzania, Maasai peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A throwing spear of a formidable length with a wooden central pole secured with dangerous weapons on either end. The bottom

A group of seven Central African style swords. Metal, wood. 20th century. ++ 2 Kuba style knives. 12" x 2 1/2" x 2". ++ Axe. 30" x 2" x 8". ++ 3 Ngbandi style swords.++ Matakam throwing knife. Conditi

Asante (Ashanti) artist Ceremonial sword Ghana, early 20th centurysteel, carved wood, gilt ostrich leather 28 h × 5 w × 3.25 d in (71 × 13 × 8 cm) This wor

**Originally Listed At $300** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A personal ceremonial steel, brass, and wood kris (keris) sword with a hand-carved wooden handle that feature

Akan, Ghana, perforated forged iron, "Okomfo Afena" ceremonial sword with celestial symbols, 16"h x 4"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Unusual Wood, Brass and Steel Double Sword, 20th c., in a brass mounted faux tortoise scabbard, H.- 28 1/4 in., W.- 3 in., Dia.- 1 1/4 in.

Ca. last half 20thC. Very good with rich dark original patina. Not as diminutive as passport masks from the Dan tribe, however 13" tall in unusual for this type of face mask. Possibly a passport mask.

West African, 20th century. Cote D'ivorie, Akan, Atye (Atie)Tall carved wood, hide, drum on stand with face motif. Unmarked. Provenance: Acquired from Totem Meneghelli Gallery trading as Totem Sandton

West African style, 20th century. Pair of Akan / Ashanti style upturned wood stool with geometric polychrome decoration, raised on circular / wheel support and flat foot.. Approx. h. 22.5", w. 27.5",

3pc Zulu Knobkerrie Hardwood War Clubs 19'' to 27'' Long. Carved wood clubs and one with steel and brass tacks applied. Scattered wear from use. Early to mid 20th century, African.

Southeast Asia, Philippines, Mindanao Island, T'boli culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a handsome steel sword with a decorative brass handle and wood scabbard. The Damascus stee

TWO AFRICAN TRIBAL CARVED WOOD AND STEEL "PEACE" KNIVES, POSSIBLY THE BUSHOONG PEOPLES, KASAI REGION, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, this "Ikul" has a shaped flat topped circula

Ca. early to mid 20thC. Very good with the only issue of note being the partially missing foot, with age-cracks, age-appropriate wear throughout. Fante "doll", Akua'mma; tall flat rectangular head/coi