Ngbandi or Doko Sword from Congo, Ex Zabel Collection

A very old Ngbandi or possibly Doko Sword,with flared blade with open-work design and well worn wooden handle. DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Sword measures 24 inches long and animal hide wrapped around hand

A very old Ngbandi Sword,with etched blade and well worn wooden handle. DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Sword measures 26.5 inches long. Ex. Karl and Wilma Zabel Collection, NY since the 1980’s

A Rare and well weathered Old Nzakara Short sword, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The sword has a highly stylized angle and measures 18.5 x 8 inches. Provenance: Ex. Karl and Wilma Zabel, NY c. since the 1980’

A very well worn old Salampasu Sword and sheath, DRC/ Congo, Africa. A wonderful stylized blade, well worn carved wooden handle and weathered sheath, with one side decayed but overall intact. Provenan

A very old Yaka Sword,with simple etched designs on blade and well worn wooden handle with ornate metal work. DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Sword measures 25.5 inches long. Ex. Karl and Wilma Zabel Collecti

A Stylized and flared blade with some incised designs and simple, well worn wooden handle. Konda peoples, Congo, Central Africa. The Sword measures 18.25 inches long x 6.5 inches wide. provenance: Ex

An old and weathered Mpama (Western Mongo) Short Sword with stylized blade and well worn wooden handle, From the DRC/Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex. Karl and Wilma Zabel Collection, NY since the 1980��

A Highly stylized and well weathered old African Short Sword from the Poto or possibly Doko ethnic groups, Congo, Africa. The sword is well weathered and worn, note the old wooden handle accented with

A Very Fine Old Ngombe Executioners Sword with highly stylized iron blade incised with linear designs and a traditional knobbed wooden handle, all showing wear and weathering. The Sword has been custo

A very finely carved spirit idol with most unusual treatment to the arms which wrap around the torso like this ropes, and a well handled surface patina. Yaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The f

A Finely carved wooden shield with classic kaolin clay pigment painted areas dividing the shield and a carved wooden handle on back. Eastern Mongo peoples, DRC/Congo, central Africa. Provenance: Ex Ka

A Fine and well used older Poto Short sword, DR Congo,Africa. The Sword measures 24 inches long. Ex. Karl and Wilma Zabel, NY since the 1980’s.

A very old iron and wood short sword from the Ngombe ethnic group, Congo, Africa. The Sword has some incised designs and traditional form, well worn wooden handle. The Sword measures 21 inches long. P

This is a rare find, a Lobala Short sword in stylized human form, from the DRC / Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex. Karl and Wilma Zabel, NY c. since the 1980’s. The sword measures 18 inches long.

This is a very fine and quite lovely old carved wooden staff from the Lwena peoples of Angola, Africa. featuring two finely carved spirit faces as well as raised and incised design work, the staff has

A well handled old Medicine Gourd container with carved wooden stopper in the form of a classic Mwana Hiti doll, The vessel was adorned with old glass beads and measures 7.5 inches tall and will inclu

A wonderfully exaggerated Dan Feast ladle with a charming mask like face and stylized form, well handled surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Spoon measures 21.5 inches tall ( 25 inches

A lovely carved wooden female effigy with highly stylized coiffure , incised linear designs, metal adornment, raised carved designs. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 13.25

A wonderfully carved Mother and Child sculpture with strong dramatic facial features and a deep well handled surface patina. Nyamwezi peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The Sculpture measures 18.25 inches tal

A well handled old Medicine Gourd container with carved wooden stopper in the form of a classic Mwana Hiti doll, The vessel was adorned with old glass beads and animal hide and has an undeniable well

A finely carved wooden ceremonial bowl featuring the image of a warrior with whip and shield , finely carved beard and coiffure, carved regalia and incised linear designs. Known as Agere Ifa, such bow

A wonderful old carved wooden shrine object depicting a nature or forest spirit with deep well handled surface patina and area of "tan-lines" where a textile once covered the waist line. Baule peoples

A fine antique Mopamba short sword characterized by the wide blade with “Ears” at the blade forte. The handle covered with animal hide or fur filled with herb and other medical substances

A carved wooden ceremonial staff with a deep well handled surface patina and featuring a kneeling devotee with hands raised supporting the axe symbol at the top of the staff. Shango is the Yoruba god