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9 African Congo Swords and Knives

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A Yaka Sword (Knife) with Scabbard (Sheath): Schwert, "mbeela phoko" Yaka, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen, Leder, Kupfer. L 68,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

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AFRICAN CONGO TRIBAL KNIVES & DAGGERS: AFRICAN CONGO TRIBAL KNIVES & DAGGERS Four African Congolese tribal knives and daggers, each with wood handle. Size: Largest; 17"

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A Woyo Short Sword (Knife): Zeremonialschwert Woyo, Yombe, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Bronze, Holz. H 46 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch sorgfältige Herstellung

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African Short Sword Knife: African Short Sword Knife, 20th century, decorated with an artisanal hand-carved handle with the face of a tribal chief, serrated metal blade, given in an original leather sheath, decorated in the cen

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A Lulua Short Sword (Knife): Kurz-Schwert Lulua, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen. H 44,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

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AFRICAN CONGO NGOMBE NGULU SWORD: AFRICAN CONGO NGOMBE NGULU SWORD African Congolese Ngombe Ngulu sickle sword with wood handle, 20th century. Size: 26"

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African Congo Ngombe Executioneer's Sword Display: Country of Origin: Presently Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC); originates from the era of the Belgium Congo (1908-1960) Early 20th Century Ngombe Executioneerâ€™s sword. Hand-forged metal b

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African Congo Ngombe Execution Sword Display Included: Country of Origin: Presently Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC); originates from the era of the Belgium Congo (1908-1960) Early 20th Century Ngombe execution sword. Hand-forged double-sided metal

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Ngombe Executioner's Sword: A forged iron blade in classic style with well worn wooden handle. Ngombe peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Sword measures 22 inches long and will also include a custom display stand. provenance: The P

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Rare Old Mongo Ceremonial Knife Ex Mebel Collection, NY: A rare Old Tribal made dagger or knife with hammered Brass and steel , to form a classical Mongo peoples ceremonial blade. Central Congo, Africa. The Knife measures 15 inches long. Provenance: Ex Mebe

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A Ngombe Throwing Knife: A hand forged iron blade with Python skin wrapped handle and signs of age and field use. Ngombe peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Knife measures 17 x 12 inches, with a custom display stand. Provenance:

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Item Details

Description

Group of nine African swords and knives, many from the Democratic Republic of the Congo including a Bantu Ngulu execution sword, several Ingonda swords, a Ngbandi or Nbauka throwing knife, among others.
Length ranges from 16 1/2 in to 26 1/4 in; depth ranges from 1 1/4 in to 13 1/4 in.

Condition

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