Poto or Doko Short Sword, Ex George Elrich Collection

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 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 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 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 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

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

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

Bronze short sword, 17-1/2" L Provenance: Ex private collection, NYC NOTE: This lot has a reserve. Reserve must be met to win the lot.

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 Holz, Eisen, Bronze, Leder. L 67,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich du

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

Kurzschwert, "Ifangbwa" Ngombe / Doko / Poto / Mbudja / Ngbandi, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen, Kupfer. L 56 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zei

Kurzschwert, "mopamba" Poto, Ngombe, Doko, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen, Bronze, Leder. L 61 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Werner Bischoff (1904-1977). 1920-1930 in SItu erworben. Zeremo

Kurzschwert, "mopamba" Ngombe, Doko, Poto, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Holz, Kupfer, Polsternägel. L 55,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen

Kurzschwert mit Scheide, "mopamba" Poto, Ngombe, Doko, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen, Bronze, Leder. L 68 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichn

Wildly Colorful 3 1/4" Short Base Etley found in Pettis County, Missouri. It is made of a very colorful Mozarkite. Ex George Wolf Collection

A wood kris with Bird handle, metal beak, short sword. 24 L "; 1 lb. 9 oz. Provenance: Ex. Private collection, Queens, NY

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

Fine bronze short sword, the blade tapers to a sharp point. The hilt curves inward, from a splayed pommel. Circa 10th-8th Century B.C. Dimensions: L. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm.) Ex. Old German collection, a

A fine late 19th century short sword with carved wooden handle featuring the Spider motif often associated with the Royal family line. The Sword of forged iron and Copper wire wrapped handle and old b

13th-6th century BC. A bronze short sword blade with triangular blade and pierced tang, broad median rib. 290 grams, 36cm (14"). Ex Cologne private collection.

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��

13th-6th century BC. A bronze sword blade with leaf-shaped blade and raised median rib, short tang. 471 grams, 49.5cm (19 1/2"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly in a private collection formed betw