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AFRICAN IRON

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19th C. Islamic / African Iron & Wood Weapons: Persia / Middle East, Saudi Arabia, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE; Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire), ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine collection of two iron and wo
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A Dogon Iron Necklace with a Stone Disc, "amma talu": Eisen-Collier mit zentraler Steinscheibe, "amma talu" Dogon, Mali Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Stein. L 50 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Eis
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20th C. African Mangbetu Iron Barbed Spear, Wood Handle: **Originally Listed At $400** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A fine spear featuring a slender wooden handle with 7 petite metal ringlets a
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Muzzle Loading North African Flintlock: Muzzle Loading North African Flintlock. Iron, brass, and wood. Probably 19th C. (BOUNT1300) {PR} Property Title: Measurements:61" long
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Scarce 19th C. Islamic African Sudanese Warrior's Iron Fighting Mace.: Scarce 19th C. Islamic African Sudanese Warrior's Iron Fighting Mace. Total length: 21 1/2". ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including cond
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19th C. African DRC Ceremonial Iron Adze - Spooky: **Originally Listed At $250** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, ca. 19th century CE. A ceremonial iron adze with a dark wooden handle; the adze head bends slightly and is flattened int
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African, Zimbabwe, Forged Iron Sword: African, Zimbabwe, forged iron sword, darkened patina, 18.75"h x 12"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York
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African Kuba DRC Sword Iron blade wood & brass handle: African Kuba, DRC, Sword. Iron blade, wood handle with brass wire decoration. It measures 19 1/2 inches overall length, blade only 15 1/4 inches and 4 inches widest. Weight: 11 oz This is a NO RESERVE
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African, Edo/Benin, Nigeria, Forged Iron Ceremonial "Ada/Eben" Honor/ Dancing Scepter (short sword): Edo/Benin, Nigeria, forged iron ceremonial "Ada/Eben" Honor/ Dancing Scepter (short sword) with perforated and carved patterns, 21"h x 3.5"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New Y
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Luba Songye African Carved Wood and Iron Tribal Short Sword, DRC.: Ca. mid 20thC. Luba or Songye style ceremonial short sword featuring well-carved Janiform heads, wood, iron; Democratic Republic of Congo. Very good, with age-appropriate wear consistent with age and
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AFRICAN IRON
AFRICAN IRON
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Benin Openwork Iron Royal Wall Hanging, Palace of the Oba, symbol of the King's Ceremonial Sword, the Ebene. The Ebene was introduced in the 17th c. as symbolic of the King's power, Nigeria, 32" x 7 1/4". Corroded. Provenance: From the Estate of Thomas Cavanaugh of Maine and Florida.
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