Mangbetu Knife Handle and Sheath, Democratic Republic of the Congo

A MANGBETU IRON AND WOOD CEREMONIAL KNIFE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, the sickle shaped blade pierced with three holes, on a braided wire wrapped wooden handle ending in a cylindrical pommel, l

. Mangbetu ceremonial knife.Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th century. . . Cm 38,00 x 52,00. Rare engraved and decorated Mangbetu ceremonial knife. On both sides of the blade we find curious referenc

. Congo thin knife.Democratic Republic of the Congo, early 20th century. . Cm 13,00 x 45,00. Unusual snake-shaped knife with copper tortile handle. Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ngombe chiefdom, ca. 19th to 20th century CE; Mangbetu or Zande peoples, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A fine pair of iron weapons from central Africa. Fir

Mangbetu Trumbash curved ceremonial knife. Wood, Antelope Hide and Steel. Democratic Republic of Congo. 9"x2.5-"x15". Weight 1l b 6 oz.

Three (3) knives with carved wood handles, Burkina Faso, West Africa, and Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Approximate size, 11" (longest). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Phi

AN AFRICAN THROWING KNIFE ON STAND, CEREMONIAL "TRUMBASH," MANGBETU, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY, hand-hammered iron with a raised linear pattern and polished wood handle.

Group of six various Democratic Republic of the Congo swords and daggers; each of various form; one with sheath and figural handle; L: 31" (longest, approx.)

**Originally Listed At $400** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A fine spear featuring a slender wooden handle with 7 petite metal ringlets a

**Originally Listed At $200** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century. A ceremonial iron knife with a fortified wooden handle. Panels of zin

African Mangbetu Husk and Fiber Skirt Apron or Negbe, Democratic Republic of Congo/Zaire, applied rope and dyed husk decoration, reverse with handle, h. 9 in., w. 13 1/2 in., metal stand, overall h. 1

**Originally Listed At $650** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mangbetu culture, ca. mid-20th century CE. A pair of forged iron throwing knives that double as currency pieces, each with a

Wonderful 20th century figurative terracotta vessels built by mangbetu peoples, DRC. The figures show extensive scarification, have elongated heads and a handles in back 8" D x 17 1/2" H, 16 1/4" H, 1

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. An interesting ceremonial double bladed knife, with linear patterns etched near the handle. The wooden grip is c

Salampasu sword 25 1/2” Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa The sheath covered in hide over wooden, beautifully carved handle with fine patina. The blade long with very little oxidation

Country of Origin: Presently Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC); originates from the era of the Belgium Congo (1908-1960) Early 20th Century Konda knife. Hand-forged metal blade and wood handle wi

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".

A Central African Congo Songwe fetish ceremonial knife from the Songwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo. the knife is adorned with a hand carved wooden handle featuring nails and metal elements drive

Mangbetu - Democratic Republic of Congo Oliphant for hunting.Dark and glossy ivory patina.Small defects and signs of use. . Cm 5,00 x 33,00 x 6,00. Roughly carved without any concession to decoration

African Banza Throwing Knife, Democratic Republic of Congo/Zaire, steel and woven fiber, h. 17 in., w. 12 1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of Curator and Scholar and Advocate of Outsider and Contemporary Ar

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

A group of three African items. ++ Thumb piano (Sanza, mbira, kalimba). South Africa, Shona. Late 19th / early 20th century. ++ Ceremonial knife. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Possibly Konda. 20th

Teke knife, 19th Century, Democratic Republic of Congo, metal knife with brass spooling, wood base. Dimensions: 16-1/4" L Provenance: Ex collection, D. Schaffner, Germany

Mangbetu or Zande - Democratic Republic of the Congo Hair pin.Ivory.Signs of use. . . Cm 5,70 x 33,50 x 0,50. Rare and important hair pin in ivory used in the Congo by women for their elaborate hairst