Exceptional diplomatic gift from the Sultanate of Oman, presented to a French national responsible for foreign affairs.
I personally know its provenance.
Gold-colored commemorative plaque offered by[...]
Dagger called Koumia. Morocco, North Africa. Early 20th century, circa 1930/1940. Slightly curved wrought iron blade, blackened wood handle with silver fittings, bearing the Hand of Fatima on the face[...]
Exceptional large Berber dagger with a curved, single-edged blade and impala (gazelle) horn handle. Length 64 cm, blade 34 cm, blade width 5.5 cm. Good overall condition, with signs of use. Ethnic edg[...]
Large oriental ceremonial dagger in solid silver decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay. Work from the beginning of the 20th century. The handle and the scabbard are decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay[...]
This takuba sword is old, the blade is a beautiful local Tuareg forge. It was collected during the years 1900-1920. The weapon therefore has nothing in common with the tourist manufactures of the seco[...]
Very nice Moroccan Koumya from the beginning of the 20th century. The scabbard is made of silver (ram's head hallmark). Beautiful work, finely carved. The handle is made of blond horn, a graft has bee[...]
Silver and enamel medal with dark green background, Tunisia, Nichan al Iftikhar, reign of Mohamed El Naceur Bey (1906-1922), knight's badge. Hallmarks on the ring. Period: early 20th century. Good con[...]
Tunisian bichaq dagger - Tunisia, circa 1900 Horn handle with brass and red coral inlays (missing). Guard and ferrule in brass. The guard has a significant play. Openwork and engraved blade, single-ed[...]
Pair of large Moorish flintlock rifles known as Moukhala Work from North Africa around 1900 in wood inlaid with bone plates slightly enhanced with polychromy with motifs of compositions of arabesques,[...]
Arabic Knife Called Khadaam - Yemen, Mid 20th CenturyThis type of dagger is called khadaam in Arabic. It means "servant". It was worn in pair with the jambiya and had a utilitarian function. Curved bl[...]
Arabic Knife Called Khadaam - Yemen, Mid 20th CenturyThis type of dagger is called khadaam in Arabic. It means "servant". It was worn in pair with the jambiya and had a utilitarian function. Curved bl[...]
Moroccan Dagger Known as Koumya, Solid Silver and Ebony - Morocco, Circa 1930-40Ebony wood handle with silver decoration chiseled with arabesques and floral motifs.Solid silver scabbard chiseled with [...]
A rare Thouma type jambiya dagger - Yemen, circa 1900 Horn handle with brass and silver decorations. Scabbard with wooden core covered with fabric and a finely openwork gilt metal element with floral [...]
Dagger from the Horn of Africa - Abyssinia (Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea) mid-20th century Strongly curved, double-edged blade. Bone and horn handle. The bone handle has a slot on the side but this has [...]
A short saber from the Afar people (danakils) - Horn of Africa, Abyssinia (Somalia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia), 1st half of the 20th century This type of short saber is sometimes called Gile (jile),[...]
Oriental flintlock pistol - Maghreb, probably Morocco, 20th century Late-made pistol, which I think dates from the mid-20th century. A weapon most likely used for fantasia, that is to say for firing p[...]
Jambiya dagger - Yemen, 1st half of the 20th centuryJambiya from Yemen of the Thouma type.Bovine horn handle with brass decorations.Wooden core scabbard covered with fabric and a chiseled and embossed[...]
Moroccan dagger called koumya - Morocco, Early 20th century A very beautiful achievement. Several Moroccan "ram's head" hallmarks for silver certification. Beautiful blond horn handle with chiseled si[...]
Omani 'Saidi' Khanjar Sa'idiyyah or 'Royal' style Khanjar. Late 19th or early 20th century.Named after one of the Persian rulers of Oman; Sayyid Said bin Sultan (1806 -1856) whose wife, according to m[...]
North Africa, Morocco to Algeria, Amazigh / Tuareg Berber culture circa late 19th to early 20th century.A handmade steel khanjar (koummya) dagger and its scabbard, made of copper and 84\% silver. The [...]
This dagger is an authentic "Telek" that is to say a Tuareg arm dagger. It was collected in the Hoggar massif, around 1920.
BLADE: It is a locally crafted forged blade, with 2 edges, which are underl[...]
This circular shield is called a Dhal in India. The Western term is "rondache" (round shield) It is entirely made of steel, the decorations are not acid-etched, but are chiseled into the mass of the m[...]
Large powder horn in ram's horn and silver (low title), bearing the symbol of the Ottoman Empire around 1910/20. Good condition. Length 44 cm, height 23 cm.
- This item is for immediate purchase, p[...]
It is an enormous votive koummya, worked in the style of the city of Fes.
This type of object is certainly initially a weapon, but its proportions are incommensurate with the classic koummyas worn in[...]
Very beautiful and interesting Indian dagger. Niello steel and silver, Floral decoration, horn marquetry handle, Finished with a bird's head. Niello steel blade with a cartridge and inscription on the[...]
Jambiya dagger
Yemen or Saudi Arabia, 20th century
Steel, silver, pearl, leather.
Total height: 33.5cm - Width: 17cm
Curved, double-edged blade with central edge. Wooden handle, entirely covered[...]
Large Berber peak stiletto dagger from the beginning of the 20th century. Brass pick blade with chiseled start of geometric pattern, brass scabbard, horn handle. Good general condition, with traces of[...]
Interesting powder flask from the late 19th - early 20th century of Moroccan origin. This object intended to keep gunpowder was made in a horn. Brown bovine horn decorated by crimping brass plates. Th[...]
Tuareg knife or dagger. Straight blade with geometric decoration on both sides, chiseled brass handle applied on metal core. Brass scabbard chiselled on one side. Beautiful patina and fine brass work.[...]
KNIFE called Koumia. Morocco, North Africa. Early 20th century. Wrought iron, silver, brass, wood. Length: 40 cm, blade: 22.5 cm. Slightly curved single-edged blade, wooden hilt with silver trim. Scab[...]
Exceptional large pair of ceremonial Tuareg daggers, with flamboyant double-edged blades and impala (gazelle) horn handles. Length 94cm. Good general condition, with traces of use. Edged weapons from [...]
Interesting powder pear from the late 19th - early 20th century of Moroccan origin. This object intended to preserve the powder for firearm was carried out in a horn. Brown bovid horn decorated by set[...]
Great saber of honor from the Middle East, possibly Saudi Arabia
This massive and heavy saber is obviously not intended for combat., It is a weapon of honor, intended for a gift of prestige, as it wa[...]
Beautiful dagger in a scabbard whose soul is wood covered with a silver leaf. The dagger blade is made of steel and the handle is covered with a silver leaf. The handle and the scabbard are very decor[...]
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