A RARE AFGHAN SHIELD

wood, dark brown patina, kaolin (darkened), of oval vaulted form, carved with the representation of a small "kifwebe" mask in the centre, surrounded by flat incised band ornaments, massive handle back

The hilt wrought of fine, actively grained Persian wootz, elaborately profiled and engraved, with downturned quillons terminating in distinctive pierced monster heads. The massive blade finely wrought

Rare Afghan "War Rug"Carpet runner Hand knotted from Soviet occupation era. Rare motif Origin: Afghanistan Size (Feet): 9.3x2.6 Year: 1970-1980 Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. Wh

The faceted horn grips with profiled brass pommel, the brass guard with profiled langets. The long, broad blade of moderate curvature, forged of fine Persian Kara Khorrasan wootz. In its distinctive l

Of leather, with fine engraved, pierced and profiled steel mounts overall. Retains its pouches, powder measure and set of eight powder cartridges. Latter 19th century. Minor wear. From the estate of H

A unique example, the entire grip mounted in intricately-pierced and scrolled brass plaques, exhibiting a level of skill rarely encountered. With four mother of pearl disks set on each side, the pomme

The forged iron hilt of characteristic form, with rare spherical pommel, ribbed motifs overall and downturned quillons terminating in monster heads. The well-wrought, lightly-curved blade with expande

The elephant grips with profiled pommel, the broad blade wrought of actively-grained pattern welded damascus steel. Mid-19th century. Overall length 57cm. Condition II

Holding Bloody Heads. Excellent condition. Unboxed.

Signed Captain America Shield and photo collage. This rare shield was signed by Marvel creator Stan Lee. Vowing to serve his country any way he could, young Steve Rogers took the super soldier serum t

RARE GERMAN WW1 MARINE STAMP, 1914-1933 The Stamp has a rare shield with address of factory. Wonderful addition to any collection. Thanks and good luck bidding. Selling on consignment. ESTIMATE PRICE:

Exceedingly rare genuine Viking shield ring, handcrafted by a Viking artisan over 1000 years ago! It is size 11 1/4 with a characteristic overlapping prong band and large (just over 1 1/4") bezel with

Rare Antique Ceremonial Shield, Lake Murray, Upper Fly River, PNG, Early 20th C. Carved wood, pigment. Size: 48.5'' x 14.5'' x 1.75'' (123 x 37 x 4 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma,

Bagobo people, carved of a single large section of wood with scrolled grip to reverse. The surface with raised central boss, well-incised with black borders overall. Latter 19th century. Worn, with we

D.R. Congo Wood and rattan 118 x 44,5 cm Provenance: Private collection, Belgium

wood, blackish brown patina, two parallel ridges running vertically through the centre, carved handle, slightly dam., abrasion of paint; the Mongo mainly made basketry shields with characteristic para

RARE EUROPEAN SHIELD WARRIOR SHIELD 4 WARRIORS ON HORSE.Province : European style . Make : Made hand forged steel hand hammered and hand chiseled. Dated : Unknown. Surface : Surface of shield has 4 Eu

Mughal work, of hardened hide with worn surface and six steel bosses, each inlaid with gold Quranic inscriptions. Retains its cushion to the reverse. 18th-19th century. Worn. Diameter 51.5cm.

Oromo People, a large example of characteristic form, molded in thick hide with a complex series of ridges bordered in knobs, pigmented in a deep brown and tooled overall. The reverse with semicircula

Of characteristic form, carved of a single section of wood with high central boss and a continuous central ridge developing into narrow terminals. With integral grip to the reverse and incised border

A large example of characteristic form, made of hide laced to a central wooden post with integral grip, the edges bound to stripped branches with tightly-coiled hide. The obverse painted in geometrica

Rare Antique Afghan Nomad Carpet Hand knotted, primitive motif, supplementary weave 8x5 1920's wool Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction

3'x5' rare Oriental Afghan War rug

A Fine and rare Enga bark shield, Enga province, Papua New Guinea.Of hardened bark over a frame with a central strut and horizontal reinforcing ribs, the whole covered with a thick resinous surface. A