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Yakoma knife - RDC Wrought-iron knife with serrated, spatulate and openwork blade, natural wood handle with brass wire wrap, reptile skin guard. REGION: DRC MATERIAL : Wrought iron, wood DIMENSION: 60 cm

1 - Yakoma knife - RDC Wrought-iron knife with serrated, spatulate and openwork blade, natural wood handle with brass wire wrap, reptile skin guard. REGION: DRC MATERIAL : Wrought iron, wood DIMENSION: 60 cm

Estimate
50 € - 80 €
Ashanti parade knife - Ghana Recade or parade knife, with openwork copper blade cut in geometric patterns, aluminum handle featuring an animal's head. The blade is of the Ashanti type, Ghana REGION: Ghana MATERIAL: Copper, aluminum DIMENSION: 45.5 cm

2 - Ashanti parade knife - Ghana Recade or parade knife, with openwork copper blade cut in geometric patterns, aluminum handle featuring an animal's head. The blade is of the Ashanti type, Ghana REGION: Ghana MATERIAL: Copper, aluminum DIMENSION: 45.5 cm

Estimate
150 € - 250 €
Kuba sword - RDC Notable and parade weapon. Red copper blade of less common shape with its central part decorated with entangled imbol. 37 cm

3 - Kuba sword - RDC Notable and parade weapon. Red copper blade of less common shape with its central part decorated with entangled imbol. 37 cm

Estimate
100 € - 120 €
Bamileke sword - Cameroon Sword with slightly curved rectangular blade, wood and metal handle with grooved bulb-shaped pommel. Bamileke, Cameroon Length: 54 cm

4 - Bamileke sword - Cameroon Sword with slightly curved rectangular blade, wood and metal handle with grooved bulb-shaped pommel. Bamileke, Cameroon Length: 54 cm

Estimate
150 € - 200 €
Dadyla-Tula. Nigeria Near copy: "Standing on Ceremony - Traditional African Arms" by Marianne Berardi. Ed. The Western Reserve Historical Society, USA, 2004. Page 73 L: 50.5 cm

5 - Dadyla-Tula. Nigeria Near copy: "Standing on Ceremony - Traditional African Arms" by Marianne Berardi. Ed. The Western Reserve Historical Society, USA, 2004. Page 73 L: 50.5 cm

Estimate
80 € - 120 €
Jen'nye - Nigeria Engraved iron sickle weapon named "Jen'nye", a dance attribute used by young men to demonstrate their strength and courage for fighting and hunting. The handle features a winding iron band ending in a conical tip.

6 - Jen'nye - Nigeria Engraved iron sickle weapon named "Jen'nye", a dance attribute used by young men to demonstrate their strength and courage for fighting and hunting. The handle features a winding iron band ending in a conical tip.

Estimate
80 € - 120 €
2 Adzes - Zaire Set of 2 Zaire adzes. L : 60 cm, 48 cm.

7 - 2 Adzes - Zaire Set of 2 Zaire adzes. L : 60 cm, 48 cm.

Estimate
80 € - 150 €
2 Zulu maces - South Africa Set of 2 Zulu "Knobkerry" wooden maces. 76 cm, 71 cm.

8 - 2 Zulu maces - South Africa Set of 2 Zulu "Knobkerry" wooden maces. 76 cm, 71 cm.

Estimate
80 € - 150 €
Dogon whip - Mali Rare traditional wrought-iron whip, consisting of a handle wrapped in worn plant cords, extended by two metal rods dividing into a twisted chain with elongated links. Several small forged elements (blades, hatchets) hang near the junction, possibly serving as ornaments or bells. Length: 88 cm

9 - Dogon whip - Mali Rare traditional wrought-iron whip, consisting of a handle wrapped in worn plant cords, extended by two metal rods dividing into a twisted chain with elongated links. Several small forged elements (blades, hatchets) hang near the junction, possibly serving as ornaments or bells. Length: 88 cm

Estimate
100 € - 150 €
Récade - Benin Very old récade from the Kingdom of Dahomey. A symbol of the sovereign's authority, it is also a command staff given to the messenger to guarantee the recipient the authenticity of the royal message. Length : 63 cm

10 - Récade - Benin Very old récade from the Kingdom of Dahomey. A symbol of the sovereign's authority, it is also a command staff given to the messenger to guarantee the recipient the authenticity of the royal message. Length : 63 cm

Estimate
250 € - 350 €
Dogon ritual iron - Mali Stylized anthropomorphic sculpture. L : 62 cm

11 - Dogon ritual iron - Mali Stylized anthropomorphic sculpture. L : 62 cm

Estimate
100 € - 120 €
Dogon ritual iron - Mali Dogon ritual stick surmounted by a stylized anthropomorphic sculpture, two hands raised in the air. 62 cm

12 - Dogon ritual iron - Mali Dogon ritual stick surmounted by a stylized anthropomorphic sculpture, two hands raised in the air. 62 cm

Result
140 €
Chamba currency - Nigeria Seven metal pendants used as bells. Note the finely polished V-shaped branch with attached ends. The whole forms a kind of sistrum. 38 x 54 cm

13 - Chamba currency - Nigeria Seven metal pendants used as bells. Note the finely polished V-shaped branch with attached ends. The whole forms a kind of sistrum. 38 x 54 cm

Estimate
150 € - 200 €
Chamba currency - Nigeria Chamba coin in the shape of an adze. 33 x 17 x 20 cm

14 - Chamba currency - Nigeria Chamba coin in the shape of an adze. 33 x 17 x 20 cm

Estimate
80 € - 120 €
Kwele coin - Gabon Primitive "Mandjong" customary coin in the shape of a sea anchor with fins at both points of the upper part and the other end flaring out in the shape of a fish tail. Iron. DIMENSION : 50 x 36 cm

15 - Kwele coin - Gabon Primitive "Mandjong" customary coin in the shape of a sea anchor with fins at both points of the upper part and the other end flaring out in the shape of a fish tail. Iron. DIMENSION : 50 x 36 cm

Result
155 €
Primitive money - Africa L : 55 cm

16 - Primitive money - Africa L : 55 cm

Estimate
120 € - 150 €
Kirdi currency - Cameroon Oxidized wrought-iron coin. The upper part is in the shape of an inverted crescent moon, decorated with 3 copper perforations. Two spiral scrolls descend symmetrically on either side of the central stem. These spirals end in two rounded knobs. One side is decorated with fine geometric incisions. 52 cm Kirdi, Cameroon

17 - Kirdi currency - Cameroon Oxidized wrought-iron coin. The upper part is in the shape of an inverted crescent moon, decorated with 3 copper perforations. Two spiral scrolls descend symmetrically on either side of the central stem. These spirals end in two rounded knobs. One side is decorated with fine geometric incisions. 52 cm Kirdi, Cameroon

Estimate
100 € - 120 €
Coin-operated knife - Nigeria Wrought iron coin knife, the hilt and pommel decorated with scrolling motifs and arrowheads. Nigeria Length : 36 cm

18 - Coin-operated knife - Nigeria Wrought iron coin knife, the hilt and pommel decorated with scrolling motifs and arrowheads. Nigeria Length : 36 cm

Estimate
80 € - 120 €
Coin-operated knife - Nigeria Wrought iron coin knife, the hilt and pommel decorated with scrolling motifs and arrowheads. Nigeria Length : 36 cm

19 - Coin-operated knife - Nigeria Wrought iron coin knife, the hilt and pommel decorated with scrolling motifs and arrowheads. Nigeria Length : 36 cm

Estimate
80 € - 120 €
Fali primitive currency - Cameroon Torque-shaped cultural iron. Twisted and incised forged metal. 30 x 20 cm

20 - Fali primitive currency - Cameroon Torque-shaped cultural iron. Twisted and incised forged metal. 30 x 20 cm

Estimate
100 € - 150 €
3 Currencies - Nigeria Mumuye oxidized iron coin or stick ending in a double figure of undulating snakes Length : 77 cm Coin composed of a bouquet of spiral stems at both ends. L: 28 cm Spiral-shaped iron coin L : 25 cm

21 - 3 Currencies - Nigeria Mumuye oxidized iron coin or stick ending in a double figure of undulating snakes Length : 77 cm Coin composed of a bouquet of spiral stems at both ends. L: 28 cm Spiral-shaped iron coin L : 25 cm

Result
110 €
Lock - Dogon Dogon iron lock incised with geometric motifs. At the top is a sculpture of a rider and horse. Iron, very fine brown patina from use. 35 x 22 cm

22 - Lock - Dogon Dogon iron lock incised with geometric motifs. At the top is a sculpture of a rider and horse. Iron, very fine brown patina from use. 35 x 22 cm

Estimate
150 € - 250 €
Kirdi chief's necklace - Cameroon Kirdi Cameroon chief's or healer's necklace with leather-covered buffalo horn and iron bell pendants.

23 - Kirdi chief's necklace - Cameroon Kirdi Cameroon chief's or healer's necklace with leather-covered buffalo horn and iron bell pendants.

Estimate
100 € - 150 €
A dagger with a center-ribbed blade, the bulbous bone handle set off by stamped metal rings, finished with a long cutaway knob. No scabbard. Ottoman Empire L : 47cm

24 - A dagger with a center-ribbed blade, the bulbous bone handle set off by stamped metal rings, finished with a long cutaway knob. No scabbard. Ottoman Empire L : 47cm

Estimate
200 € - 300 €
Venery dagger - Europe Venereal dagger, 18th century. Double-edged blade. Brass guard, ebony handle decorated with 3 brass nails. Length: 73 cm.

25 - Venery dagger - Europe Venereal dagger, 18th century. Double-edged blade. Brass guard, ebony handle decorated with 3 brass nails. Length: 73 cm.

Estimate
150 € - 200 €
Venery dagger - Europe Venereal dagger, 18th century. Double-edged blade. Brass guard, ebony handle. 62 cm long.

26 - Venery dagger - Europe Venereal dagger, 18th century. Double-edged blade. Brass guard, ebony handle. 62 cm long.

Estimate
150 € - 200 €
Bowie knife - USA Bowie knife. The horn handle is secured by four metal rivets. The stitched leather scabbard is decorated with Hispanic motifs. dagger 49 cm scabbard 45 cm

27 - Bowie knife - USA Bowie knife. The horn handle is secured by four metal rivets. The stitched leather scabbard is decorated with Hispanic motifs. dagger 49 cm scabbard 45 cm

Estimate
100 € - 150 €
Sewar knife - Sumatra Island Horn handle with bone pommel. Horn guard with bone top. The wooden scabbard is covered with two silver plates with four movable rings. LENGTH: 50 cm

28 - Sewar knife - Sumatra Island Horn handle with bone pommel. Horn guard with bone top. The wooden scabbard is covered with two silver plates with four movable rings. LENGTH: 50 cm

Estimate
300 € - 500 €
Knife - Indonesia Small machete with iron blade, carved wooden handle featuring two figures, one standing on the other's shoulders. Length: 38.5 cm

29 - Knife - Indonesia Small machete with iron blade, carved wooden handle featuring two figures, one standing on the other's shoulders. Length: 38.5 cm

Estimate
180 € - 250 €
Knife (Barong) with shéath - Philippines REGION : Sulu, Philippines MATERIAL : Wrought iron, wood, brass LENGTH : 63 cm

30 - Knife (Barong) with shéath - Philippines REGION : Sulu, Philippines MATERIAL : Wrought iron, wood, brass LENGTH : 63 cm

Estimate
150 € - 250 €
Dagger - Algeria dagger 42 cm blade 33 cm scabbard 33 cm

31 - Dagger - Algeria dagger 42 cm blade 33 cm scabbard 33 cm

Result
135 €
Set consisting of a long Indian mace with ogival cut-off head and a Chinese halberd. Wrought iron. L: 72cm and 49cm

32 - Set consisting of a long Indian mace with ogival cut-off head and a Chinese halberd. Wrought iron. L: 72cm and 49cm

Result
100 €
Club - Indonesia L : 72 cm

33 - Club - Indonesia L : 72 cm

Estimate
100 € - 150 €
Club - New Zealand L : 75 cm

34 - Club - New Zealand L : 75 cm

Estimate
100 € - 150 €
Dan mask - Ivory Coast Carved wooden Dan mask, oval shape with dark patina. It features slit eyes highlighted in red and a prominent mouth. It is adorned with cords. Height: 23 cm

35 - Dan mask - Ivory Coast Carved wooden Dan mask, oval shape with dark patina. It features slit eyes highlighted in red and a prominent mouth. It is adorned with cords. Height: 23 cm

Estimate
100 € - 200 €
Dan mask - Ivory Coast Carved wooden Dan mask with dark brown patina. The face is oval with large circular pierced eyes, a half-open mouth revealing teeth, and a forehead adorned with geometric motifs evoking a hairstyle. The features are strongly drawn, with incisions on the cheeks and forehead. H: 23 cm

36 - Dan mask - Ivory Coast Carved wooden Dan mask with dark brown patina. The face is oval with large circular pierced eyes, a half-open mouth revealing teeth, and a forehead adorned with geometric motifs evoking a hairstyle. The features are strongly drawn, with incisions on the cheeks and forehead. H: 23 cm

Result
100 €
Chokwe mask - Angola Carved wooden Pwo mask with brown patina, depicting a fine, serene, scarified female face, complete with a headdress woven from plant fiber. A triple headdress, very fashionable in the first half of the 20th century. These are female masks worn by men who imitate the behavior of a woman in her prime. Height: 21 cm

37 - Chokwe mask - Angola Carved wooden Pwo mask with brown patina, depicting a fine, serene, scarified female face, complete with a headdress woven from plant fiber. A triple headdress, very fashionable in the first half of the 20th century. These are female masks worn by men who imitate the behavior of a woman in her prime. Height: 21 cm

Result
80 €
Chokwe mask - Angola Carved wooden Pwo mask with brown patina, featuring a fine, serene, scarified female face. These are female masks worn by men who imitate the behavior of a woman in her prime. Height: 21 cm

38 - Chokwe mask - Angola Carved wooden Pwo mask with brown patina, featuring a fine, serene, scarified female face. These are female masks worn by men who imitate the behavior of a woman in her prime. Height: 21 cm

Estimate
80 € - 120 €
Mask - RDC (?) H: 23 cm

39 - Mask - RDC (?) H: 23 cm

Estimate
80 € - 120 €
Lega mask - RDC Mask with coffee bean eyes, showing ancient traces of kaolin. Nail marks on the sides, a sign of dance use. Lega, DRC Height: 23 cm

40 - Lega mask - RDC Mask with coffee bean eyes, showing ancient traces of kaolin. Nail marks on the sides, a sign of dance use. Lega, DRC Height: 23 cm

Estimate
80 € - 120 €
Lega mask - RDC Carved wooden Lega mask, oval and elongated, with a dark patina. It features hollowed-out triangular eyes, a protruding nose and engraved geometric motifs on the forehead. Plant fibers are attached to the bottom of the mask. H: 26 cm

41 - Lega mask - RDC Carved wooden Lega mask, oval and elongated, with a dark patina. It features hollowed-out triangular eyes, a protruding nose and engraved geometric motifs on the forehead. Plant fibers are attached to the bottom of the mask. H: 26 cm

Estimate
80 € - 120 €
Lukwakongo Lega Passport Mask - DRC Typically, these miniature passport masks, known as lukwakongo, feature a heart-shaped face framed by a line formed by the nose, eyebrows and cheek planes. The face is whitened with clay, while the forehead and edges typically have a glossy brown patina. Lukwakongo are never worn on the face, but rather attached to the arm or displayed on a fence at Bwami meetings. H: 18 cm

42 - Lukwakongo Lega Passport Mask - DRC Typically, these miniature passport masks, known as lukwakongo, feature a heart-shaped face framed by a line formed by the nose, eyebrows and cheek planes. The face is whitened with clay, while the forehead and edges typically have a glossy brown patina. Lukwakongo are never worn on the face, but rather attached to the arm or displayed on a fence at Bwami meetings. H: 18 cm

Estimate
80 € - 120 €
Punu mask - Gabon Punu mask characterized by a central shell hairstyle flanked by two lateral bonnets. The forehead is adorned with the checkerboard scarring typical of Punu art. Finely slanted eyes in the center of a kaolin-coated face. These masks were worn with full costume by dancers perched on stilts, during a ritual dance called Okuyi. Height: 27 cm

43 - Punu mask - Gabon Punu mask characterized by a central shell hairstyle flanked by two lateral bonnets. The forehead is adorned with the checkerboard scarring typical of Punu art. Finely slanted eyes in the center of a kaolin-coated face. These masks were worn with full costume by dancers perched on stilts, during a ritual dance called Okuyi. Height: 27 cm

Estimate
80 € - 120 €
Mask - Ivory Coast H: 27 cm

44 - Mask - Ivory Coast H: 27 cm

Estimate
150 € - 200 €
Mask - RDC H: 31 cm

45 - Mask - RDC H: 31 cm

Estimate
100 € - 150 €
Mask - West Africa Height: 32 cm

46 - Mask - West Africa Height: 32 cm

Estimate
80 € - 120 €
Dogon helmet - Mali H: 32 cm

47 - Dogon helmet - Mali H: 32 cm

Estimate
50 € - 80 €
Lega mask - RDC Lega mask carved in wood with traces of wear. Height: 24 cm

48 - Lega mask - RDC Lega mask carved in wood with traces of wear. Height: 24 cm

Estimate
80 € - 120 €
Lega mask - RDC Lega mask carved in wood with traces of wear. Height: 24 cm

49 - Lega mask - RDC Lega mask carved in wood with traces of wear. Height: 24 cm

Estimate
80 € - 120 €
Lega mask - RDC Lega mask carved in wood with traces of wear. Height: 25 cm

50 - Lega mask - RDC Lega mask carved in wood with traces of wear. Height: 25 cm

Estimate
80 € - 120 €
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