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47 - SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA – THROWING KNIVES, IRON COINS.
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Estimate €200 - €300
Description
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA – THROWING KNIVES, IRON COINS... - iron throwing knives, including two with bases, and three with handles made of hide and plaited fibre. Lengths: 59 to 74 cm. - three leaf-shaped iron blades, one of which has a handle made of wood, hide and plant fibres. Lengths: 46 to 81 cm. Shows signs of use. - A set of ritual adzes with wooden handles, some with incised patterns, others covered with strips of hide and blades of iron or alloy. 53 to 64 cm Cracks and signs of wear. - a set of ritual coins, including: Three large spearheads, Lengths: from 146 to 149 cm. Three ritual spearheads, triangular in shape at the top, and one spearhead shaped like a stingray. Also included are four hand weapons with blades protected by a leather ferrule, and a tool made of wood with an iron blade. Dimensions: 15.5 to 79 cm. Shows signs of use, oxidation and rust. - Assortment of various agricultural or blacksmith’s tools: made of iron, wood, bamboo, etc. Some feature engraved and stylised decoration. Dimensions: 22 to 63 cm. Shows signs of wear, oxidation and rust.
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About the sale GOLD, Cabinet of Curiosities, Art from Africa, Oceania, Asia and the Americas
Auction location
Auction time 09/14/2026 at 2:00 PM
Ref. : V8618 - 41
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