Old Azande Throwing Knife for Initiation Ceremonies

hand 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 m

Hand 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, Con

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 Herstellung

Fine 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 condition

A 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 US

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.

A 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".

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 d

An 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.

Old 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 wor

metal, plant fibre, H: 44,5 cm, H: 17,5 inch Provenance: Alexander Kubetz (1946-2023), Munich, Germany

metal, plant fibre, H: 48 cm, H: 18,9 inch Provenance: Alexander Kubetz (1946-2023), Munich, Germany

A 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 eroded

Lot 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 -  

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 durch

A 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 imp

A 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 geo

This 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.

The 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 by

A 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, clay

Appears very old Approx27"Lx7.5"W

A 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, wh

This 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 G

A primitive and well handled old ceremonial mask accented with red mineral pigments, incised linear designs and showing signs of field use. This type of mask was used during initiation ceremonies amon