African Kuba Sword Currency, ca. 1950

**Originally Listed At $500** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba peoples, ca. 1950 CE. A forged iron sword made to be used as currency, also known as a prestige blade. The long bla

Ca. 1900 to 1950. Poured copper sand cast four-limbed crosses, both in very good original condition. The two cast copper cuffs have incised line decorations, and remain in excellent original condition

Ca. late 19th to first half 20thC. Good condition, possible missing shell(s). This may have been intended to be a bracelet but is now missing any way to be tied around the arm. Old cowries arranged in

**First Time At Auction** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lele / Kuba or Bunda people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A pair of cloth bundles hand-woven from raffia palm fronds fo

Wooden ceremonial mask, Eket, Africa ca. 1950, Nigeria, 18 cm

Wooden ceremonial statue with rope and textile around the waist and mirrors in the eyes and belly, Songay, Africa ca. 1950, Liberia, 38 cm high, 534 grams

Wooden bowl for food, South Africa ca. 1950, Zulu, 55x26 cm, 950 grams

Ceramic fertility statue with swollen cheeks and belly, Mambila, Africa ca. 1950, Cameroon, 15 cm high

Ceramic ceremonial figurine, Mambila, Africa ca. 1950, 23 cm

Wooden top of a storage jar depicting a woman, Africa ca. 1950, DR Congo, 20 cm high, 310 grams

Ceramic ceremonial Mambila figurine decorated with bones, Africa ca. 1950, 13 cm high, 550 grams

Traditional apron decorated with many colored beads, South Africa ca. 1950, Xosa, 34x44 cm

Ceremonial weapon with wooden handle, Africa ca. 1950, DR Congo, 38 cm long, 400 grams

161. Pair of Sword Canes- Ca. 1950- A pair of Indian made sword canes with full length blades, hardwood shafts and brass ferrules. Average length- 36” $250-$400

African Kuba, DRC, Sword. Iron blade, wood handle with brass wire decoration. It measures 19 1/2 inches overall length, blade only 15 1/4 inches and 4 inches widest. Weight: 11 oz This is a NO RESERVE

A ceremonial African Kuba short sword, with wrapped handle and studded pommel. Some design work on the blade, measures 18 1/2" x 6 3/4" x 2"

A (lot of 3) African weapons: a Kuba sword with a metal boss scabbard, a Congonese throwing knife and a spear point, the longest 22"l

2 African Currency Swords, 20th C., Topoke Doa Or Congolese, forged metal. Sizes: 1) 59"H x 10"W (150 x 25.5 cm); 2) 58"H x 9"W (147.5 x 23 cm). All with base.PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are locate

Africa, Yoruba Culture, Nigeria, western Africa, ca. 1940 to 1950. Wonderfully vibrant and striking wooden headdress! Carved in 2 pieces with almost life-sized head of a male, hair pulled to one side

Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni, ca. 1950 CE. A hand-carved and painted face mask featuring a dramatic human face with a tri-lobed, somewhat horn-like coiffure, a tall projection (perhaps a reference to the ya

**Originally Listed At $350** Africa, Yoruba Culture, Nigeria, western Africa, ca. 1940 to 1950. Wonderfully vibrant and striking wooden headdress! Carved in 2 pieces with almost life-sized head of a

[African] Kuba Mask. Congo, ca. 1890s. A wooden tribal mask with horn-like features, topped with forbidden monkey fur and fiber. Several holes decorate the cheeks; possibly representing smallpox broug

Older Sterling Silver Sword Brooch Pendant ca. 1950’s. Shipping- In addition to LiveShip, Live Auctioneers Shipping), we also offer flat rate Priority shipping through the USPS and we will also comb

**Previously listed at 50** Africa, D.R. Congo, ca. 1950 CE. Whimsical carved wooden chameleon from a single piece of native wood. Four short legs that you can picture walking at a snail's pace, raise