19th C. African Kuba Ceremonial Wood & Iron Knife

**Originally Listed At $200** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century. A ceremonial iron knife with a fortified wooden handle. Panels of zin

**First Time At Auction** Central Africa, Northwestern Congo (Zaire), Ngombe chiefdom, ca. 19th CE. A striking iron execution knife of the Ngombe people featuring a stylistic multi-tip blade leading i

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 19th century CE. A ceremonial iron adze with a dark wooden handle; the adze curves slightly and is flattened into a wide, curved point. Size: 7.2" W x

**Originally Listed At $250** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A forged-iron, double-edged prestige blade known as an ikula used

Wrought iron ceremonial blade, wood handle, Chamba peoples, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century.Approximate size, 17"H x 12" Diameter. Exhibited, "Iron Clad, Fancy Free: Exhibition

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. An interesting ceremonial double bladed knife, with linear patterns etched near the handle. The wooden grip is c

Kuba Kingdom Prestige Blade (ikula). 19th/20th C. D.R.Congo. African iron and wood. Size: 14.25 x 4 in. Excellent condition and with encrusted, darkened, shiny, aged patina on handle. Provenance: Priv

A Kuba Ikula Knife. Wood, metal. Late 19th to early 20th century. Democratic Republic of Congo. 15 3/4" x 4 3/8". Condition: Wear from age. Provenance: From the Estate of Giraud V. Foster, Baltimore,

Tuareg people (West Africa (Mali), likely 19th century. A fine bronze ceremonial short sword or dagger and scabbard, the knife comprising a tapering iron blade with three round apertures along center

Kuba Peoples, Ikula ceremonial knife, ex-museum, 20th c., Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved wood hilt, hammered metal blade, 8"l Provenance: Deaccessioned works benefiting the Newark Museum

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Loango / Kasai river region, probably Mbala, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A wonderful bird effigy club, the wooden handle carved with the head and

**Originally Listed At $300** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba peoples, ca. early 19th to late 20th century CE. A lovely female shrine figure that is hand-carved from hardwood an

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba peoples, ca. early 19th to late 20th century CE. A lovely female shrine figure that is hand-carved from hardwood and presents with a stylized cyl

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Cameroon or Gabon, Bamileke or Tsogo peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An interesting iron figural bell and a wooden mallet. The bell portion is c

**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

Central Africa, Dominican Republic of Congo, Hemba peoples, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A mbira, also known as a finger harp, thumb piano, or sanza- a musical instrument and work of art popular throu

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th century CE. A ceremonial iron knife with a curved blade terminating in a hook on one end whose form is reminiscent of an abstract bird. The handle is cast on, made of bro

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba Tribe, 19th century CE or earlier. Rare Opa Osanyin herbalist's staff. Made of hand-forged iron with staff in a long spear shaped support to which a ring of applied birds

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

19th Century African Kuba Maschera Elmo Mulwalwa Kete Bwoom Helmut Royal Mask._x000B_ Carved from a single piece of wood; decorated in cowry shells and fiber; highlighted facial features in white pigm

Chokwe Peoples, thumb piano, ex Wright, 19th/20th c., Central/Southern Africa, carved and patinated wood and iron Mbira, on custom stand, 8"h x 5.5"w (piano), 8.25"h x 5.5"w x 2"d (on stand) Provenanc

Antique Indonesian Ceremonial Sword, 19th C. Wood, metal, iron. Size: 30"H x 5.5"W x 4"D (14 x 10 x 76 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and pick up at 130 N. Jeffe

Old Kuba sword iron sword with wooden handle embellished with cowrie shells and raised zoomorphic designs, along with an old woven textile sheath. Also called Ilondo - this type of sword was the Origi

African Kuba Ikula Knife. 24" x 5", probably 19th century Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. Jasper52 will bid o