19th C. Trobriand Islands Wood Adze w/ Metal Blade

South Pacific, Solomon Sea (Trobriand Islands), 19th century CE. An excellent wood adze with a flat metal blade bound to its end. The handle is shaped like the head of a long-necked bird, with carving

**Originally Listed At $1800** Oceania, Melanesia, northern Solomon Islands, North Bougainville District, Takuu Atoll (also Mortlock Islands or Marqueen Islands), ca. 19th century CE. A finely preserv

Polynesian Austral Island Ceremonial Adze, Mid-19th Century. Large stone blade, Finely carved wood shaft, blade attached with sinnit (coconut string) bindings. On metal mount. Formerly from the collec

Oceania, Melanesia, northern Solomon Islands, North Bougainville District, Takuu Atoll (also Mortlock Islands or Marqueen Islands), ca. 19th century CE. A finely preserved adze of an elegant and minim

**Originally Listed At $500** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Admiralty Islands, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden adze handle of an angled form suited for performing myriad util

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A kris (keris) with a curving serpentine blade in two tones of metal and an intricate wooden handle. The curved handle, carved from a

France,19th Century Botanical etched blade with Napoleonic crest decorated guard. Wood, metal,Blade approx. 32 5/8".Overall approx. 38" From the collection of a Cranston, Rhode Island gentleman. Blade

BELT KNIFE19th CenturyOctagonal figured wood grip with an ivory and metal-capped butt and a metal-inlaid finger grip; metal appears to be pewter. Circular inset "W" maker's mark on blade. Includes a h

Silver and white metal mounted jambiya dagger w/scabbard, 19th/20th c. probably Omani or Yemini with a carved wood or horn handle that hard a round end and embossed panels, blade with raised central r

United States 18th-19th Century Wood structure holding twelve pewter candlestick molds. Wood, metal,Approx. 17 3/4" t x 21 1/4" w x 5 1/2" d. From the collection of a North Scituate, Rhode Island esta

Europe,19th Century Flat square face and pick over sold wood handle with metal studs.,Overall length 25 5/8".Hammer 1" t x 1" w x 6" d From the collection of a Burrillville, Rhode Island estate.

**Originally Listed At $1000** Oceania, Polynesia, Southern Cook Islands, Mangaia Island, ca. mid to late 19th century CE. A beautiful openwork adze handle of distinctly ceremonial form known as a rua

**Originally Listed At $450** Oceania, Melanesia, Trobriand Islands, Massim peoples, ca. 19th century CE. An attractive, hand-carved wooden bowl of a dark-brown hue with a round but stable base, expan

Polynesia, Southern Cook Islands, Mangaia Island, ca. 1850 CE. A wonderful pair of hand-carved wood adze hefts from the ceremonial adzes of the Cook Islands known as ruatangaeo. Both sitting upon squa

**Originally Listed At $1500** Oceania, French Polynesia, Marquesas Islands, Enata peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hefty utilitarian tool known as an adze used for plowing, tilling,

Oceania, Polynesia, Cook Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely adze blade of a sturdy form that is hand-carved from light gray basalt. The tapered tool exhibits a triangular handle with a rounded tip

Southeast Asia, Philippines, Moro people (also Bangsamoro), ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A lovely example of a steel kris of the Moro style, featuring a wavy steel blade with engraved flora

19th Century European Carved Wood Vampire Slayer Stake with Metal Blades. Size: 11.5'' x 3.5'' x 1.25'' (29 x 9 x 3 cm). Provenance: Ex. VAMPA Vampire & Paranormal Museum Collection, NJ; Private Colle

**Originally Listed At $450** Oceania, Melanesia, Trobriand Islands, Massim peoples, ca. 19th century CE. A finely-preserved bowl of a wide form, hand-carved from dense wood of an espresso-brown hue.

**Originally Listed At $250** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A forged-iron, double-edged prestige blade known as an ikula used

An antique, 19th century, wood mounted metal cribbage board. Unmarked. Comes w/ 15 metal Pegs, no cards. Measures 10 3/4" L.

**Originally Listed At $200** Tibet, 19th century CE. An impressively carved ceremonial wooden peg known as a purba (also purpa). The three sided "blade" is extensively carved with fantastical figures

Offered in this lot is a wood framed buck bow saw originating from the early 19th century. The piece shows a painted wood frame with a metal saw blade and metal tightened system. The saw blade shows a

Polynesia, Rennell Island, ca. 19th century CE. A large, handsome club carved from a strong, warm brown tropical hardwood, with a long body that slowly widens to a curved tip. The blade has a low, rai