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Lot 171

LOT OF (5) ANTIQUE AFRICAN BLADES. LOT of (5) Antique African Blades, circa. 18th-19th century. (1) is an antique African/the KUBA Kingdom of Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) ceremonial/fighting blade. 22" double-edge blade with two central ridges/fullers. Wood grip is in the shape of a fish tail. 26.5" overall. No scabbard. (2) is another of different form from the same region with a 12.75" double-edge blade with decorative engraving. Wood grip is covered in a fine iron strapping/wire. Very heavy iron pommel for balance. 17" overall. No scabbard. (3) is another of different form from the same region with a 9.75" double-edge blade with central ridge. Wood grip with intricate unidentified metal inlay. 14" overall. No scabbard. (4) is an antique African/Congo ZAIRE Yansi People ceremonial/fighting blade. 8" single edge blade with wood grip. 10.5" overall. No scabbard. (5) is another of a different form from the same region with a 11.5" double-edge blade with two fullers and a central ridge. Segmented worked leather wood grip. 16" overall. No scabbard. $600 - 1,200

 
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