small kris of classic form from Java, the handle with the small nose (surakarta) has been glued back on the warangka is of ladrang or brangga form the blade has a very pretty pamor and the scabbard al[...]
kris sumatra handle representing jawa damam in marine ivory. (split at the back scabbard and guard in ivory) Special blade with golden patterns and engraved ribs representing probably a naga with his [...]
Steel blade, double curved and forged in chainmail; decoration of gold damascene scrolls which continues on the soul of the blade. Handle with two lapis lazuli plates. Weapon whose Indian name, bich'h[...]
An exceptional early 20th century dagger made in Vladikavkaz by the renowned workshop of Osman Omarov. The blade is forged using traditional Caucasian techniques. The scabbard and handle feature refin[...]
Imperial Russian sword M 1907 Bebut for artillery units,(unusual hanger) but widely used in World War 1 by other units.In good condition, very late Imperial made item, most probably after the revoluti[...]
Beautiful double-bladed pocket knife, the larger one bearing the marking: c wittgenstein solingen rostfrei on the ricassot. The smaller one, on the ricassot, an R. Plates in iridescent bottle green sy[...]
We present this unusual infantry officer's regulation saber, model 1923, manufactured by Coulaux in Klingenthal, in excellent condition with its strap. The last regulation bladed weapon. Shipping extr[...]
Period - 20th century Measurement - out of scabbard 44 cm SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIt is possible to pay in installments.On parle français. Wij spreken NederlandsIf you have any question[...]
Two Rare Fulani or Wassangari Battle Axes - Benin, Early 20th CenturyFew examples of this type of axe have come down to us. There are nevertheless two, quite similar to the one with a triangular iron,[...]
Banda Throwing Knife - Congo DRC, Central African Republic, Collected Around 1910Vernacular name: ondoThis knife is part of a batch of other weapons that I acquired from the inheritance of Aimée Wintz[...]
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[...]
Knife called Basakpwa - Congo, Yakoma, Sango, Ngbandi... Collected Around 1910Vernacular name: basakpwaThis knife is part of a batch of other weapons that I acquired from the inheritance of Aimée Wint[...]
Dha type knife of the Lü and Shan ethnic groups - South East Asia, late 19th early 20th century (2)The Lü and Shan ethnic groups are widely distributed across the territories of North Vietnam, Laos, B[...]
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 [...]
Ceremonial Talwar saber - India, 1st half of the 20th century. Gilded and chiseled copper handle. Curved single-edged blade of good quality. Supple and sharp. Wooden scabbard covered with red felt and[...]
Luba sword - DRC circa 1900 The blade has a beautiful forging quality. Very nice patina of use on the wood of the handle. Missing wood at the pommel. Length 49.5cm Blade length 36.5cm Weight 350gr
Ngombé, Ngbandi, Doko, Mbudja sword - DRC Congo early 20th century Uncommon with its original scabbard. Missing the right protrusion at the top of the scabbard and damaged to the left protrusion. A la[...]
Dagger of the Hmong people, North of Vietnam, circa 1900 Handle in bovine horn. Fairly good condition. Total length 40.5 Length without scabbard 38.5cm Blade length 26.5cm Weight 391gr Weight without [...]
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 [...]
Ngbaka/Mabo throwing knife, Congo, Central African Republic, circa 1900 Very good condition. Handle covered with fabric, itself covered with braiding. 32cm x 33cm Weight 323gr
Prestigious knife called ngondi - Congo, Central African Republic, Yakoma, Ngbandi... early 20th century This type of knife was found among many populations of Congo and Central Africa such as the Yak[...]
Shibriya dagger - Jordan, Amman, circa 1950 Dagger in tinplate and silver-plated metal decorated in repoussé. Scabbard and handle decorated with small emerald-colored glass beads. Double-edged blade w[...]
Za throwing knife - Ngbaka people, Central Africa, Congo, early 20th century or earlier Common name: za Wrought iron with remains of engravings on the face. The steel is oxidized. 45cm x 35cm Weight 5[...]
African glaive (short sword) - Chad, Sudan, 1st half of the 20th century A beautiful glaive of rustic but quality workmanship. Wooden handle. Locally forged double-edged blade. Wooden scabbard covered[...]
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 [...]
Tibetan short dagger - Bhutan or Tibet, mid-20th century Horn handle, possibly yak. Openwork and chiseled metal scabbard. Single-edged blade with a traditional copper inlaid pattern towards the tip. A[...]
All-steel openwork dagger called patag - Bhutan or Tibet, probably mid-20th century Wooden handle covered with twisted metal wire and chiseled and embossed steel pommel. Scabbard in chiseled and openw[...]
JAPAN - Showa ERA. Japanese aviator's tanto made of bone, wooden ends. Saya decorated with a five-petaled copper cherry blossom, blade locking system in the scabbard. The blade engraved with bonjis (S[...]
Beautiful prestige axe in wrought iron and copper - Songye, DRC, Zaire, early 20th century Wrought iron axe head engraved and inlaid with copper. Wooden handle covered with a copper leaf veneer. 39.5c[...]
Saber called ngondi - Congo, Central African Republic, Yakoma, Ngbandi... around 1900 This type of saber was found among many populations of Congo and Central Africa such as the Yakoma, Ngbandi, Sango[...]
Ethiopian Shield - Abyssinia, Early 20th century or earlier. Wooden core covered with animal skin. Diameter approximately 50cm. Depth 24cm. Weight 1980g.
7 African edged weapons, from Henry de Monfreid - Horn of Africa, 1st half of the 20th century Acquired at auction in Sceaux (France) in 2020 by the inheritance of Henry de Monfreid's granddaughter. T[...]
Thick animal hide shield - Abyssinia, 19th early 20th century Probably made of hippopotamus hide. In fairly good condition. Traces of use. The handle moves. Diameter approximately 42cm Depth approxima[...]
African shield in thick animal skin - Abyssinia (Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea), 19th, early 20th century In average condition. Traces of use and fighting. Deformations. An old indigenous restoration. Di[...]
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),[...]
Large sickle saber - Zandé people, Congo DRC, early 20th century or earlier. A particularly large specimen compared to other sabers of the same type more commonly encountered. Wooden handle encircled [...]
Glaive (short sword) Saka - DRC Congo, 1st half of the 20th century The blade has a beautiful forging work. Wooden handle wrapped with a strip of metal and covered with a copper sheet plating; Good co[...]
Mongo short sword - Central Africa, Congo I think it can be dated from the 1920s to the 1950s. Wooden handle entwined with a copper band. Length 49.5cm Blade length 32.5cm Weight 482gr
Fang Crossbow - Gabon, Congo, 1st half of the 20th century or earlier Crossbow of the Fang and related populations. In good condition with a nice patina. The bow has some play. Dimensions 107cm x 51cm[...]
A beautiful Fang hunter's set including crossbow - Central Africa, Gabon, 1st half of the 20th century The set includes a crossbow, a wicker game bag and an animal skin satchel. The crossbow has a sup[...]
Niker Rostfrei knife. Steel blade marked Sudd messerfabrik Rostfrei. Metal ring, deer antler handle, metal pommel. Personal sheath. Total length 20 cm Blade length 8.7 cm Handle length 10.6 cm
An exceptional piece, this saber symbolizes the creation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Created in the 1950s for the Saudi Minister of the Interior, it embodies a rare historical and artistic heritag[...]
Prestigious copper axe - Kusu, Tétéla, Songye peoples, Congo DRC 1st half of the 20th century Hammered copper blade with a representation of a stylized face on both sides. Wooden handle covered with a[...]
A very rare willow leaf bladed broadsword - Kota/Fang, Gabon, early 20th century or earlier Double-edged blade. Wooden handle covered with bands of brass and iron. Length 42.5cm Blade length 31.5cm To[...]
A rare willow leaf bladed sword - Kota/Fang, Gabon, early 20th century Double-edged blade. Wooden handle covered with iron sheet and brass and iron bands. Length 51cm Blade length 35.5cm Total weight [...]
Antique African throwing knife kipinga Common name: kipinga. Comes from the Bandia and Nsakara populations of Congo. Very old and in good condition. 44cm x 32cm 266gr
Throwing and prestige knife (sabre) called Sengésé - Cameroon, Nigeria, 1st half of the 20th century Engraved on both sides. Handle made of a complex weave of plant fibers. Length 64.5cm Total weight [...]
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