Sword - Mangbetu - Metal, Wood - DR Congo

Beautiful, ceremonial sword of the NGOMBE tribe from D.R. Congo. This Central African Ngombe Ngulu sword was reputedly used for executions. Later, it became a sign of prestige. Very nice specimen with

Ancient Ikul prestige Knife in wood and metal - KUBA - D.R of Congo. Beautiful stylish blade with a nice patina of age. This knife named Ikul, can also be considered as a short sword. According to the

Mangbetu Peoples, Chief's knife, DR Congo, forged iron sickle blade, wood handle, rattan wrap, on custom metal stand, 14"h Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literat

D.R. Congo Wood, mirror, metal, seedpods, and nails 39 cm Provenance: Dr. Tschopp, Muttenz, Switzerland Galerie Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels Private collection, Belgium Nkisi N-Konde or power figure wi

Early 20th C. Kuba Ppl Colonial Figure in Prayer. D.R. Congo. Wood with metal. Height: 8 in. (custom steel mount). In very good condition, overall; slight abrasions to high points. Medium brown aged p

Stylistic ancestor figure from the Mangbetu tribe of DR Congo. The figure has a typical high fan-shaped hairstyle and its body adorned with tattoos, the ideal of MANGBETU beauty. Mangbetu art is famou

(3) African iron currency blades / weapons, Each on custom metal display stand, including a Kuba throwing knife with wood handle, DR Congo, 11.5"h; a Mumuye wide spear head, Nigeria, 19.75"h, and a na

Group (5) Kuba short swords and sheaths, DR Congo, iron, wood, brass, copper wire, woven rattan, some blades with designs, 22.5"l (largest), 16.5"l (shortest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Profe

A group of two Chokwe Complex spears. Democratic Republic of the Congo/Angola, Central Africa. 20th century. Wood and metal. ++ 55 1/4" x 4 1/8" x 1 3/4". Condition: spear contains a hanging contrapti

A Songye axe. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. 20th century. Wood and metal. 14 1/4" x 7 1/4" x 2 1/4". Condition: includes stand. Wear and abrasions throughout. Provenance: Private N

Beautiful, double sided execution sword of the NGOMBE tribe from D.R. Congo. Very nice specimen with great patina! Beautiful decorations are incorporated in the tray. It was also used as a means of ex

Title: Ngala double sided sword – Iron, Wood – Ngombe – DR Congo Description: Beautiful, double sided execution sword of the NGOMBE tribe from D.R. Congo. Very nice specimen with gre

Beautiful, double sided execution sword of the NGOMBE tribe from D.R. Congo. Very nice specimen with great patina! Beautiful decorations are incorporated in the tray. It was also used as a means of ex

Beautiful, double sided execution sword of the NGOMBE tribe from D.R. Congo. Very nice specimen with great patina! Beautiful decorations are incorporated in the tray. It was also used as a means of ex

A group of six ethnographic figural and utilitarian objects. 20th century. ++ Songye wood power charm. D.R. Congo. 11 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 3 3/4". ++ Polynesian club.18 1/4" x 3". ++ Yoruba metal figurine.

Title: Sword / Currency – Copper, Wood – Ngombe – Congo Additional Information: Beautiful, double sided execution sword of the NGOMBE tribe from D.R. Congo. Very nice specimen with g

19th/20th C. Ngala Related Ppls Prestige Sword w/ Sheath. D.R.Congo, Central Africa. Wood, African iron, animal hide, European brass tacks, brass strips and copper wire. Length: 16.5 in. Very good con

Kuba, Poto & Kota Peoples, (4) swords, DR Congo and Gabon, iron, copper, wood, woven rattan, the blades with etched geometric designs, 23"l (largest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Phil

Large African, Congo, Kuba Tribe Helmet Mask. Size 10 inches high, 12 1/2 length. Large carved wood ceremonial mask with shells and metal straps over wood. painted decoration. Provenance: Ex Dr Arnold

19th c. Kifwebe of the Songye/Luba Peoples, North Shaba, (Katanga, DR Congo), in painted and carved wood with downturned horns of a Ram, symbol of virility and leadership. Displayed on a black metal m

metal, wood, animal skin, plant material, cord, L: 60 cm (sword); 46 cm (sheath), L: 23,6 inch Provenance: Alexander Kubetz (1946-2023), Munich, Germany Lit.: Zirngibl, Manfred A. & Alexander Kubetz,

wood, iron, handle wrapped with brass wire, eloborate punched blade, wooden sheath wrapped with strips of metal, resp. rattan, min. dam., fine cracks (sheath), slight traces of corrosion H: 16,5 cm, H

Mangbetu style, carved wood figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, 20th century. Approximate size, 17" H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

Six vintage letter openers. Knife / sword forms. Pieces are crafted from metal, brass, resinous material, and wood. Intricately detailed sword form letter opener signed RICORDO DR FIRENZE. Largest Mea