Poto Congo Short Sword w/Magic Hide Handle

Sword pommel leather wrapped and in a bulbous shape, grip turned flattened metal, leather guard with iron and steel blade double edged with pierced openings to the ricasso, above the primary blade is

Sword pommel leather wrapped and in a bulbous shape, grip turned flattened metal, leather guard with iron and steel blade double edged with oval pierced openings to the ricasso, above the primary blad

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 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 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 fine antique possibly 19th century example of a classic Poto ceremonial sword with intact animal hide bundle on the handle,such weapons were believed to be imbued with supernatural powers by sa

AFRICAN CONGO KUBA SHORTSWORDS Two African Congolese Kuba short swords, each with wood handle, 20th century. Size: Largest; 24.25"

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

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 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

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

Kurzschwert, "mopamba" Poto, Doko, Ngombe, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Geflecht, Leder. L 65 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch so

Kurzschwert, "mopamba" Poto, Doko, Ngombe, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Holz, Bronze, Leder. L 70 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durc

An ancient bronze short sword handle with remains of iron blade. Handle has incised design. 7-3/4 L " ; 14 oz. Provenance: Ex private collection, NYC

**Originally Listed At $800** Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A cast-bronze short sword of a slender form with a narrow blade bearing a thick midrib as well as an

Short sword witt handle, L: 29.5 inches, W: 3.5 inches

Please see picture for measurement. These artifacts are from multiple collections from around the United States. KEY WORDS: NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIFACT ARTIFACTS ARROWHEAD ARROWHEADS MISSISSIPPIAN

**Originally Listed At $300** North America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A fine short sword with a lengthy forged-iron blade. The bifacial blade features a shallow fuller on each side, a rounded yet

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A lost-wax cast bronze short sword, with handle and blade cast from different alloys. The blade is wide, with a broad, flat ridge,

African Edged Weapon Assortment (19) total items, including a Ngala executioner sword from the Congo, (7) short swords / daggers from the Kuba or related West African tribes, (3) axes having wood hand

A GROUP OF THREE JAPANESE DECORATIVE ARTICLES. Comprising a painted lacquer box, 1.5 inches x 12 inches (3.8 x 30.5 cm). Together with a short sword, the handle and scabbard both carved in relief with

(3) African tribal bladed weapons, ex-museum, Includes short spear or dagger, iron point, wood shaft, carved clay bulb inset with seeds, 18.5"l; with, two flat-bladed short swords, wood handles, iron

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A cast-bronze short sword presenting a lengthy blade and a recessed handle cavity. The handle cavity was intended for holding inlay