Lot 0423

East African Maasai Seme Short Sword c Early 1900s

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Weapons & Armor

Sold

Early 20th C. Ethiopian Carved Wood Head Rest: **Originally Listed At $100** East Africa, Ethiopia, probably Oromia region, ca. early 20th century CE. A beautiful hand-carved wooden headrest with delicate, elaborate incised decoration on its expos

2018Early 20th C. Ethiopian Carved Wood Head RestSee Sold Price

Sold

A Kenian Dagger and a Massai Short Sword with Sheath, "seme": 1 Dolch mit Scheide, 1 Kurzschwert mit Scheide Massai, Kenia / Tansania Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Holz, Leder. L 30 - 41,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Helmut Bastian, Wiesbaden. In den 1970/80er-

2024A Kenian Dagger and a Massai Short Sword with Sheath, "seme"See Sold Price

Sold

A Kabylian Sword and a Short Sword with Sheaths,: Ein Schwert und ein Kurzschwert mit Scheiden, "flyssa" Kabylen, Algerien Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Holz, Bronze . L 44,5 - 97,5 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich. Zeremonialwaf

2021A Kabylian Sword and a Short Sword with Sheaths,See Sold Price

Sold

20th C. Ethiopian Coptic Steel Processional Cross: **Originally Listed At $75** Africa, Ethiopia, ca. early 20th century CE. A lovely personal steel processional cross with lattice-work details and three-pointed cross motifs on top, a square-shaped lo

201920th C. Ethiopian Coptic Steel Processional CrossSee Sold Price

Sold

A Maasai Shield: Schild Massai, Kenia / Tansania Ohne Sockel / without base Leder, Holz. H 102 cm. B 72 cm. Provenienz: - Manfred Zirngibl (1938-2014), Passau. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich. - Schweizer Privatsa

2021A Maasai ShieldSee Sold Price

Sold

An Amhara Sword with Sheath, "gwärade": Schwert mit Scheide, "gwärade" Amhara, Äthiopien Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Leder, Holz, Bronze. L 83 cm. Provenienz: - Heinz-Werner Fusbahn (1905-1958, Stuttgart/Basel) und Margaret

2022An Amhara Sword with Sheath, "gwärade"See Sold Price

Sold

An Amhara Sword with Sheath, "gwärade": Schwert mit Scheide, "gwärade" Amhara, Äthiopien Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Leder, Holz, Bronze. L 91 cm. Provenienz: - Heinz-Werner Fusbahn (1905-1958, Stuttgart/Basel) und Margaret

2022An Amhara Sword with Sheath, "gwärade"See Sold Price

Sold

A Maasai Shield: Schild Massai, Kenia / Tansania Ohne Sockel / without base Leder, Holz. H 84 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

2020A Maasai ShieldSee Sold Price

Sold

A Maasai Shield: Schild Massai, Kenia / Tansania Ohne Sockel / without base Leder, Holz. H 84 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich. Schilde waren äusserliche Zeichen des Status und der Klanzugehörigkeit des Besitze

2020A Maasai ShieldSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C. Ethiopian Coptic Brass Processional Cross: Africa, Ethiopia, Coptic culture, ca. 19th century CE. An ornate and quite sizable brass cross adorned with elaborate openwork lattice and scrolling motifs. At the lower end is a flared, conical socke

202319th C. Ethiopian Coptic Brass Processional CrossSee Sold Price

Sold

202019th C. Ethiopian Amharic Vellum Scroll of HealingSee Sold Price

Sold

An Amhara Shield, "tafa gašša": Schild, "tafa gaÅ¡Å¡a" Amhara, Ã„thiopien Ohne Sockel / without base Leder, Metall. H 17 cm. Ã˜ 43 cm. Provenienz: - Heinz-Werner Fusbahn (1905-1958, Stuttgart/Basel) und Margaret Fusbahn-Bil

2021An Amhara Shield, "tafa gašša"See Sold Price

Sold

A Ingessana Throwing Knife, "sai": Wurf-Messer, "sai" Ingessana, Sudan (Dafür) Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Leder. L 61,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch sorgfältige Hers

2021A Ingessana Throwing Knife, "sai"See Sold Price

Sold

A Ingessana Throwing Knife, "muder": Wurf-Messer, "muder" Ingessana, Sudan (Dafur) Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Leder. L 72 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch sorgfältige Herst

2020A Ingessana Throwing Knife, "muder"See Sold Price

Sold

Schwert und Scheide: 102 Schwert und Scheide Tutsi, Ruanda Holz, Eisen, Glasperlen. H 93,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Kurt Hösli-Brutschin (1928-2006), Basel. CHF 200 / 400 EUR 172 / 344

2018Schwert und ScheideSee Sold Price

Sold

A RUANDA BRAIDED SHIELD: Flechtschild Tussi / Fuliro / Rega, Ruanda Holz, Rattan. H 68 cm. B 41 cm. Provenienz: - Privatsammlung Deutschland. - Manfred Zirngibl (1938-2014), Passau. - Galerie Walu, Zürich (2005). Schilde war

2019A RUANDA BRAIDED SHIELDSee Sold Price

Related Weapons & Armor

Bronze Age Looped and Socketted Axehead Section: 9th-8th century B.C. Featuring a convex cutting edge and wedge-shaped cheeks with crescentic blade; socket damaged in antiquity. Cf. MacGregor, A., Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the col

Jun 06, 2024Bronze Age Looped and Socketted Axehead Section

£5

Old Japanese Edo Era Katana Wakizashi Short Sword: Size: Blade length 52.9 cm (20.82 in) - Curvature 0.4 cm (0.15 in) -Total length 79 cm (31.10 in). Blade Weight 601 g. Total Weight 1004 g. Materials: Tamahagane steel. Condition: Excellent (Normal si

May 24, 2024Old Japanese Edo Era Katana Wakizashi Short Sword

$5,900

Original Old Japanese Wakizashi Short Sword Period: Size: Cutting Edge Length 38.6 cm (15.2in) - Sword Full length 49.8 cm (19.61in) - Saki-haba 2.44 cm (0.96in) - Saki-gasane 0.56 cm (0.22in) - Moto-haba 2.86 cm (1.13in) - Moto-gasane 0.68 cm (0.27in)

May 24, 2024Original Old Japanese Wakizashi Short Sword Period

$4,850

A Tibetan short sword and dagger (dughti), circa 1900: A Tibetan short sword and dagger (dughti), circa 1900Gerade Rückenklingen mit jeweils zwei feinen Zügen auf beiden Seiten. Griffe mit eisernen Zwingen, kannelierten Eisendrahtwicklungen und geschnit

3 days LeftA Tibetan short sword and dagger (dughti), circa 1900

€720

Old Rare Japanese Tanto Collectible Short Sword: Size: Cutting Edge Length 24 cm (9.45in) - Sword Full length 35 cm (13.78in) - Saki-haba 1.3 cm (0.51in) - Saki-gasane 0.5 cm (0.2in) - Moto-haba 1.9 cm (0.75in) - Moto-gasane 0.8 cm (0.31in) - Shiras

May 24, 2024Old Rare Japanese Tanto Collectible Short Sword

$2,750

Very Large Stone Age 'Charente' Knapped Flint Axe Head: Neolithic Period, circa 5000 years B.P. Biconvex in section with square butt and broad cutting edge, regular in shape and with unusual colouration. 1.19 kg, 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.). Found Charente, Dordog

Jun 04, 2024Very Large Stone Age 'Charente' Knapped Flint Axe Head

£5

Early Masonic Knights Templar Sword and Scabbard: Early Masonic Knights Templar Sword and Scabbard. Scabbard is decorated with a christian cross and crown. The sword itself has an engraving of the name Michael Guarino and initials MG on the handle. T

May 25, 2024Early Masonic Knights Templar Sword and Scabbard

$100

Early Soviet Union officer sword with the USSR mark engraved: Soviet union Officer sword, approximately 1920s, with the symbol of the hammer and sickle. The hammer symbolises urban industrial workers while the sickle symbolises agricultural workers.

May 25, 2024Early Soviet Union officer sword with the USSR mark engraved

$300

An Etruscan ceremonial bronze axe, 2nd half of the 8th - early 7th century B.C.: An Etruscan ceremonial bronze axe, 2nd half of the 8th - early 7th century B.C.The lavishly embellished ceremonial axe of unusual shape. Blunt, straight neck. The groove for the shaft bordered on the

12 hrs LeftAn Etruscan ceremonial bronze axe, 2nd half of the 8th - early 7th century B.C.

€2,800

Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Wakizashi Certified: Size: Cutting Edge Length 53.6 cm (21.1in) - Sword Full length 66.5 cm (26.18in) - Saki-haba 2 cm (0.79in) - Saki-gasane 0.5 cm (0.2in) - Moto-haba 2.83 cm (1.11in) - Moto-gasane 0.66 cm (0.26in) - Ko

May 24, 2024Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Wakizashi Certified

$5,600

ANCIENT NEAR EAST AMLASH CULTURE BRONZE SPEAR HEAD: An ancient Near Eastern, Iran, Amlash culture bronze spear. Circa: 13th to 10th century BCE. A preserved example of a short spear head. Triangular, and with a pronounced mid rib, this would have been

5 days LeftANCIENT NEAR EAST AMLASH CULTURE BRONZE SPEAR HEAD

$50

Luristan Bronze Short Dagger: 1st millennium B.C. With broad lobed pommel, balustered grip and narrow guard; lentoid-section triangular blade; extremely rare and unusual. 83 grams, 19.5 cm (7 3/4 in.). From London Mayfair gallery,

Jun 04, 2024Luristan Bronze Short Dagger

£440

Scythian Dagger (Akinakes) 5th C. BCE Ex-Piscopo: Featured in this lot is this Schythian dagger (Akinakeas) 5th C. BCE Ex-Piscopo. The dagger features a wonderfully and professionally crafted iron construction that shows a straight blade with a hilt

5 days LeftScythian Dagger (Akinakes) 5th C. BCE Ex-Piscopo

$125

Tabsa De Toledo Spanish Curved Saber c. 1909: Featured in this lot is a Tabsa De Toledo Spanish curved saber circa 1909. The sword features a wonderfully and professionally crafted Spanish steel that shows a brass basket hilted guard. The sword h

5 days LeftTabsa De Toledo Spanish Curved Saber c. 1909

$125

AN IRON PUGLIO OR SHORT DAGGER, ROMAN, 1ST CENTURY AD: A Roman short dagger or puglio made of iron with its sheath intact. The puglio was for use as a secondary weapon or for fighting at close quarters. Iron. Roman 1st.c.A.D. 37.5 by 9.3 cm. PROVENANCE Pr

3 days LeftAN IRON PUGLIO OR SHORT DAGGER, ROMAN, 1ST CENTURY AD

€1,500

Three Breton bronze axes type Dahouet, late Bronze Age to early Iron Age of Western Europe, 10th -: Three Breton bronze axes type Dahouet, late Bronze Age to early Iron Age of Western Europe, 10th - 5th century B.C.Gegossene Tüllenbeile mit quadratischem Querschnitt an der Öffnung. Zur minimal gew

12 hrs LeftThree Breton bronze axes type Dahouet, late Bronze Age to early Iron Age of Western Europe, 10th -

€400

More Items in Weapons & Armor

A Signed Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword: **DUE TO THIS LOT BEING CLASSED AS A WEAPON IT MUST BE PAID VIA BANK WIRE TRANSFER OR CERTIFIED CHECK.** A Signed Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword. Measure 33" Overall, Blade 25 3/4". Provenance:

5 days LeftA Signed Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword

$850

5 days LeftA Signed Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword

$850

Vietnam Axe: Vietnam Axe. Measures 17 1/2 inches overall. Yellow traced over red text on the eye of the axe reads: “RECONDO / 3RD MSFC.” Along its handle; “CPT. HOWARD STEERS SFOD B-36 5TH SFG (A

2 days LeftVietnam Axe

$500

Russian Silver Niello Kindjal Dagger: Highly ornate hand engraved dagger. Unmarked for silver but tested. Niello is intact. Small dent to back of sheath. Overall very good original condition.

6 days LeftRussian Silver Niello Kindjal Dagger

$375

Imperial German Forestry Dagger: Higly ornate stag handled forestry daggar with original scabbard. Fully engraved blade. Overall very good original condition. Makers mark on blade.

6 days LeftImperial German Forestry Dagger

$1,350

WW2 German Fuhrer Embossed Pocket Knife: Ornate Double Sided Imagery - We cannot Guarantee whether it is Period or Authentic therefore Selling AS-IS - We have provided Highly Detailed Photos so Please do your Own Research before Bidding

May 23, 2024WW2 German Fuhrer Embossed Pocket Knife

$110

Lot (6) Fighting Knives- 3 Cattaraugus 225 Q Knives; Rostfrei, Marbles & WWII Military Knife: Estate lot of 3 Cattaraugus 225 Q Knives; Rostfrei Puma, Marbles & WWII Military Knife. This lot has 3 Cattaraugus 225 Q knives with leather sheath. The knives are each 10.5" long with 6" blades. They

Jul 07, 2024Lot (6) Fighting Knives- 3 Cattaraugus 225 Q Knives; Rostfrei, Marbles & WWII Military Knife

$375

Italian Fascist MVSN Dagger: Milizia volontaria per la sicurezza nazionale dagger. All original chrome and aluminum plated steel. Original sheath and belt clip. Overall good original condition.

6 days LeftItalian Fascist MVSN Dagger

$170

May 21, 2024WWII German Glider Pilot Dagger W/ Gold Lettering

$270

WWII German SA Dagger: World War II German SA dagger with sheath and hanger strap. Some wear. Etched RZM M 7/37 on ricasso.

May 21, 2024WWII German SA Dagger

$460

Vintage Japanese Sword with sabber: Vintage Japanese sword with sabber. Has a leatheer strap attached on the side and the sabber with red cloth wrapped around it. Tsuba is presented in a form of a star with golden color to it.

May 25, 2024Vintage Japanese Sword with sabber

$100

A GOLDEN INLAID INDIAN DAGGER INSCRIBED "NUR MOHAMMAD KHAN" 19TH CENTURY, NORTH INDIA: A GOLDEN INLAID INDIAN DAGGER INSCRIBED "NUR MOHAMMAD KHAN"

16 hrs LeftA GOLDEN INLAID INDIAN DAGGER INSCRIBED "NUR MOHAMMAD KHAN" 19TH CENTURY, NORTH INDIA

£420

A shooting pocket knife, Sheffield, circa 1850: A shooting pocket knife, Sheffield, circa 1850Taschenmesser-Griffschalen aus Hirschhorn. Klappbare zweischneidige Klinge, auf der Fehlschärfe gestempelte Herstellerbezeichnung "James Rodgers, Sheffie

3 days LeftA shooting pocket knife, Sheffield, circa 1850

€600

7 1/8" Missouri Square Axe, Motley COA, found in Jackson Co Missouri: 7 1/8" Missouri Square Axe, Motley COA, found in Jackson Co Missouri

6 days Left7 1/8" Missouri Square Axe, Motley COA, found in Jackson Co Missouri

$520

Native American Indian Beaded And Painted Hide Medicine Bag w/ Fringe: Vintage Native American hand beaded and painted hide medicine bag with fringe. Dimensions: overall length w/fringe: 59 in., Bag: 12 1/2 in. x 12 in. Purchased 1960s. Condition: good original pre-owned

May 20, 2024Native American Indian Beaded And Painted Hide Medicine Bag w/ Fringe

$300

Chinese kungFu Sword Double Broadswords Heavy combat steel: Chinese kungFu Sword Double Broadswords Heavy combat steel. The Scabbard decorated with metalic pieces and also carvings of the dragon and Chinese letters. Has engravings on each sword.

May 25, 2024Chinese kungFu Sword Double Broadswords Heavy combat steel

$100

Recommended Collectibles

Gen. William T. Sherman's Sword & Trunk: General William T. Sherman’s wartime saber WITH military chest or trunk marked “Care Depot QR.MR. St. Louis. MO,” “W.T. Sherman,” and “Books.” One of the most significant lot

17 hrs LeftGen. William T. Sherman's Sword & Trunk

$14,500

Sex Pistols | Steve Jones Gibson Les Paul Guitar with Book, Photos, and DVD: A 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom electric guitar, serial #145418 with “Made In USA” stamped below, in an aged Alpine White finish. Formerly owned and stage played by Steve Jones of the semina

May 30, 2024Sex Pistols | Steve Jones Gibson Les Paul Guitar with Book, Photos, and DVD

$50,000

Captured First National Confederate Flag (Nashville, Tennessee): 9-star First National Confederate Flag. Original red and white cotton-silk (weft/warp) machine-sewn stripes. Navy blue canton with 9 painted gold-gilt stars. Accompanied by an old note of provenance a

2 days LeftCaptured First National Confederate Flag (Nashville, Tennessee)

$5,250

Charleston "Free Badge" c. 1785: c. 1785. Charleston, South Carolina "free badge." ~42mm x 38mm. Oval copper planchet, single obverse die, struck in relief. Obverse bears a Phrygian cap (liberty cap) on a pole emblazoned “Free.&rdq

17 hrs LeftCharleston "Free Badge" c. 1785

$6,250

Attr. Stonewall Jackson Daguerreotype, Mexican War Era Artillery Officer: Quarter plate daguerreotype of a US artillery lieutenant taken during the Mexican War era. Full leatherette case. A strikingly candid shot for the period, the subject’s stern expression belies his c

17 hrs LeftAttr. Stonewall Jackson Daguerreotype, Mexican War Era Artillery Officer

$1,200

5 days LeftA Signed Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword

$850

1842 “Porter” Slave Badge: Charleston, South Carolina "slave badge,” dated 1842. From the workshop of William M. Rouse, by city contract. This example was issued for a “Porter," a designation used to describe an enslave

17 hrs Left1842 “Porter” Slave Badge

$2,600

Pokemon Card binder, hits only: Large binder filled with Pokemon cards. This binder only has hits. We are a veteran owned company. Please look at the pictures carefully to determine what you believe the condition of collecitible is.

5 days LeftPokemon Card binder, hits only

$285

5 days LeftA Signed Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword

$850

George Washington Signed Discharge: Partly printed discharge document signed by George Washington, as Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States. Newburgh, [New York], 4 January 1783. 1 page, ## x ## in. Undersigned by Washin

17 hrs LeftGeorge Washington Signed Discharge

$2,700

[Ambrotype] Texas Confederate Soldier: Sixth plate ambrotype. Full leatherette case. Portrait of a possible Texas Confederate soldier. A silver star device was used to pin up the brim of his light-toned headgear, a look often seen in image

17 hrs Left[Ambrotype] Texas Confederate Soldier

$750

1846 Slave Dealer's Token: Original slave auctioneer token of W. W. Wilbur, South Carolina and dated 1846. Tokens such as these were a common form of marketing one’s business or trade in the 19th Century. The obverse reads ��

17 hrs Left1846 Slave Dealer's Token

$275

Rare San Francisco Artist Reception Poster - 1969: Heading: (Hughes, Donald) Author: Title: Donald Hughes: Drawings Lithographs, and Toys Place Published: San Francisco Publisher: Date Published: August, 1969 Description: Pictorial

3 days LeftRare San Francisco Artist Reception Poster - 1969

$100

Captured Bowie Knife w/ Period Note of Provenance: Captured Confederate D-hilt Bowie knife. [Kenansville, North Carolina]: [Louis Froelich factory]. With original metal and leather sheath with affixed period notes. First note with only remnants. Secon

2 days LeftCaptured Bowie Knife w/ Period Note of Provenance

$2,000

MARTIN ACOUSTIC GUITAR, 00-I8C, SERIAL #199860: MARTIN ACOUSTIC GUITAR, 00-I8C, SERIAL #199860 (NEEDS REPAIR, HOLE)

5 days LeftMARTIN ACOUSTIC GUITAR, 00-I8C, SERIAL #199860

$950

[Civil War] Bullet Which Nearly Killed Soldier: Lead bullet encased in gold acorn fob with chain. Finely engraved: "W.D. Fiske / 14th Regt. C V / Fredericksburg / Dec 17, 1863." Acorn approx. 1 1/2 x 1 in. Overall length 6 1/2 in. Published in "Her

2 days Left[Civil War] Bullet Which Nearly Killed Soldier

$1,300

East African Maasai Seme Short Sword c Early 1900s

Item Details

Description

Featured in this lot is this East African Maasai Seme short sword, circa early 1900's. The sword shows traditional design for swords of this type, displaying a distinctive leaf-shaped blade and a relatively rounded point. Scabbards are generally made of wood covered with rawhide and are dyed red. The pommel is wrapped and sewn with strips of rawhide and shows a tip at the end. The condition of this short sword is good, with a slight patina adorning the blade and the leather sheath. The sheath is snug to the blade and in good overall condition. The measurements of this short sword sheath are 22" x 2 1/2", with the blade measuring 15 1/2" x 2 1/8".

Condition

For a complete representation of condition please review pictures. Some items may have additional images, if so please visit our website directly. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition. Shipping info is clearly stated on LA and our website diretly, please do not use LA messanger for shipping quotes.

Buyer's Premium

East African Maasai Seme Short Sword c Early 1900s

Name: East African Maasai Seme Short Sword c Early 1900s
SKU: 107599301
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $500

See Sold Price

Starting Price $70

Sell a Similar Item

7 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Bozeman, MT, us

Offers In-House Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

North American Auction Co.

Bozeman, MT, United States

392 Reviews

6,456 Followers