Short sword with leather sheath - D. R. Congo, Mbondzo, Mondzombo, Lobala, Ngbaka, Ngiri peo

Doppeltsichelförmiges Messer Bango / Lobala / Mondzombo / Ngbaka / Bondjo, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen. L 56 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen

Western Europe, Germany, Solingen, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A German made naval sword, made for parade and presentation with an ornate blade and the original leather and brass scabbard. The

A Short Sword and Scabbard and a Dagger with Sheath 19th Century Length of longer 22 1/2 inches. Property of the Detroit Institute of Arts, sold to benefit the Acquisitions Fund

finely carved grip with openwork pommel and carved wood sheath, the blade with pierced openwork center with matching motifs and a finely engraved sinuous dragon; blade 12 in., sword 17-3/4 in., carved

impressed blade with signed tang, gilt decorated tsuba, fish and rat emblem on handle and dragon emblem on engraved sheath, decorated with fish, rats, and other devices; blade 12-1/4 in., sword 17-1/2

Zeremonialschwert Bira, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Holz. H 41,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch sorgfältige Herstellung und d

With silver mounted and leather sheath. Possibly Turkish silver reign mark stamped to sheath. Length of sword including handle (with the curve) 94cm (37")

sword, ottoman/turkish, around 1740, engraved silver fittings, blade with strengthened spine, slightly corrosion, good Original condition, handle horn, sheath leather cover with elaborate wire cording

63 Wurfeisen Ngbaka, DR Kongo Gesockelt (base included) Eisen. H 40 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, Luzern. Waffe, Würde- und Statuszeichen einer ranghohen Persönlichkeit. Weiterführende

19th C Tibet Iron Sword with Silver & Coral Mounts to grip and sheath with leather attachments. Age related wear. Length of sword in Sheath 35 inches (89 cm.).

A Chinese Steel Broad Sword with original leather scabbard, neither the blade nor scabbard with any markings, the scabbard in two tone leather with strap and snaps. Dimensions: sword and scabbard 22"

brass hilt with open work decor, pointed blade, punched on both sides, min. dam., traces of corrosion, L. 37 cm; sword sheath made from light wood and leather, stretched with sackcloth and provided wi

German work, with elongated and faceted bulb-form steel pommel and stepped, leather-covered wooden grip, the finely-profiled steel guard with recurved brass terminals and short, projecting finger-guar

wood, dark brown patina, kaolin (darkened), of oval vaulted form, carved with the representation of a small "kifwebe" mask in the centre, surrounded by flat incised band ornaments, massive handle back

wood, pigments, glass, metal, rest. (base), plinth This figure captivates with a particularly beautiful face, which is dominated by large glazed eyes with painted pupils. The hairstyle, which is strik

George William (German: Georg Wilhelm; 13 November 1595 – 1 December 1640), of the Hohenzollern dynasty, was margrave and elector of Brandenburg and duke of Prussia from 1619 until his death. H

wood, blackish brown patina, original repairs The stool shows two female and one male, respectively hermaphrodite caryatid figure with beard. The Songye share with the neighbouring Luba the same mythi

wood, blackish brown patina, encrusted in some areas, constricted facial features with prominent eyes, handwritten collection number on the backside of the base "Ya37", slightly dam., base; probably u

 

 

 

 

 

Lwalwa D.R. Congo carved wood mask, with protruding domed forehead, nose, and mouth, in a typical reddish brown wood patina of age and use, largest: 11"h x 8"w x 7.5"d. Provenance: Property from the e