Sold2019Ngbandi or Doko Sword from Congo, Ex Zabel CollectionA very old Ngbandi or possibly Doko Sword,with flared blade with open-work design and well worn wooden handle. DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Sword measures 24 inches long and animal hide wrapped around handSee Sold Price
Sold2019Very Old Ngbandi Sword with Etched Blade, African ArmsA very old Ngbandi Sword,with etched blade and well worn wooden handle. DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Sword measures 26.5 inches long. Ex. Karl and Wilma Zabel Collection, NY since the 1980’sSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Rare Old Nzakara Short Sword, Ex Zabel CollectionA Rare and well weathered Old Nzakara Short sword, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The sword has a highly stylized angle and measures 18.5 x 8 inches. Provenance: Ex. Karl and Wilma Zabel, NY c. since the 1980’See Sold Price
Sold2019A Rare Salampasu Sword & Sheath, Ex Zabel CollectionA very well worn old Salampasu Sword and sheath, DRC/ Congo, Africa. A wonderful stylized blade, well worn carved wooden handle and weathered sheath, with one side decayed but overall intact. ProvenanSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Very Old Yaka Chieftain's Sword Ex Zabel CollectionA very old Yaka Sword,with simple etched designs on blade and well worn wooden handle with ornate metal work. DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Sword measures 25.5 inches long. Ex. Karl and Wilma Zabel CollectiSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Konda Short Sword, African Arms, Ex Zabel CollectionA Stylized and flared blade with some incised designs and simple, well worn wooden handle. Konda peoples, Congo, Central Africa. The Sword measures 18.25 inches long x 6.5 inches wide. provenance: ExSee Sold Price
Sold2019Mpama / Mongo Swort Sword, African Arms, Ex Zabel Coll.An old and weathered Mpama (Western Mongo) Short Sword with stylized blade and well worn wooden handle, From the DRC/Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex. Karl and Wilma Zabel Collection, NY since the 1980��See Sold Price
Sold2019Poto or Doko Short Sword, Ex George Elrich CollectionA Highly stylized and well weathered old African Short Sword from the Poto or possibly Doko ethnic groups, Congo, Africa. The sword is well weathered and worn, note the old wooden handle accented withSee Sold Price
Sold2019Ngombe Executioner's Sword Ex Zabel CollectionA Very Fine Old Ngombe Executioners Sword with highly stylized iron blade incised with linear designs and a traditional knobbed wooden handle, all showing wear and weathering. The Sword has been custoSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Very Fine Yaka Mbwoolo Charm Ex Carl Zabel collectionA very finely carved spirit idol with most unusual treatment to the arms which wrap around the torso like this ropes, and a well handled surface patina. Yaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The fSee Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Eastern Mongo Shield Ex Karl Zabel CollectionA Finely carved wooden shield with classic kaolin clay pigment painted areas dividing the shield and a carved wooden handle on back. Eastern Mongo peoples, DRC/Congo, central Africa. Provenance: Ex KaSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Rare Old Poto Short Sword, African Arms Ex Zabel CollA Fine and well used older Poto Short sword, DR Congo,Africa. The Sword measures 24 inches long. Ex. Karl and Wilma Zabel, NY since the 1980’s.See Sold Price
Sold2019Old Ngombe African Short Sword Ex Ehrich CollectionA very old iron and wood short sword from the Ngombe ethnic group, Congo, Africa. The Sword has some incised designs and traditional form, well worn wooden handle. The Sword measures 21 inches long. PSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Very rare Lobala Short Sword in Stylized Human formThis is a rare find, a Lobala Short sword in stylized human form, from the DRC / Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex. Karl and Wilma Zabel, NY c. since the 1980’s. The sword measures 18 inches long.See Sold Price
Sold2019A Gorgeous Old Lwena African Staff Ex Zabel CollectionThis is a very fine and quite lovely old carved wooden staff from the Lwena peoples of Angola, Africa. featuring two finely carved spirit faces as well as raised and incised design work, the staff hasSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Old Kwere Medicine Gourd with Stopper Ex Zabel collectionA well handled old Medicine Gourd container with carved wooden stopper in the form of a classic Mwana Hiti doll, The vessel was adorned with old glass beads and measures 7.5 inches tall and will incluSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Dan Ceremonial Feast Ladle, Ex Zabel CollectionA wonderfully exaggerated Dan Feast ladle with a charming mask like face and stylized form, well handled surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Spoon measures 21.5 inches tall ( 25 inchesSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Dan Divination Effigy Ex Karl Zabel CollectionA lovely carved wooden female effigy with highly stylized coiffure , incised linear designs, metal adornment, raised carved designs. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 13.25See Sold Price
Sold2024A Very Old Nyamwezi Maternity Sculpture Ex Karl Zabel CollectionA wonderfully carved Mother and Child sculpture with strong dramatic facial features and a deep well handled surface patina. Nyamwezi peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The Sculpture measures 18.25 inches talSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Fine Old Kwere Medicine Gourd Ex Karl Zabel CollectionA well handled old Medicine Gourd container with carved wooden stopper in the form of a classic Mwana Hiti doll, The vessel was adorned with old glass beads and animal hide and has an undeniable wellSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Yoruba Ifa Divination Bowl Ex Karl Zabel CollectionA finely carved wooden ceremonial bowl featuring the image of a warrior with whip and shield , finely carved beard and coiffure, carved regalia and incised linear designs. Known as Agere Ifa, such bowSee Sold Price
Sold2022Baule Nature Spirit Sculpture Ex Carl Zabel CollectionA wonderful old carved wooden shrine object depicting a nature or forest spirit with deep well handled surface patina and area of "tan-lines" where a textile once covered the waist line. Baule peoplesSee Sold Price
Sold2023Ngombe / Poto Swort Sword Ex Zollman CollectionA fine antique Mopamba short sword characterized by the wide blade with “Ears” at the blade forte. The handle covered with animal hide or fur filled with herb and other medical substancesSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Yoruba Oshe Shango Staff Ex Karl Zabel CollectionA carved wooden ceremonial staff with a deep well handled surface patina and featuring a kneeling devotee with hands raised supporting the axe symbol at the top of the staff. Shango is the Yoruba godSee Sold Price