545. A Unique Ceremonial Knife, Cameroon

Due to the highly specialized nature of these types of weapons, statements made in this catalog including age, origin, usage and condition may be open to misinterpretation. Brief statements regarding the physical condition of the lot may appear below but are not complete. Prospective bidders should contact the gallery for a complete condition report. All lots are sold "as is". Please refer to paragraph 3 of the Conditions of Sale.


The iron blade with extravagantly worked handle decorated with linear and figural motifs enclosed within a lavish case with geometric and linear designs.
21" h.

400/800     SOLD: $184.00

546. An Assorted Lot of Ethnographic Weapons

Comprising; an African iron spear, a Nigerian dagger, a Bedouin dagger, a Cameroon iron blade with intricate braided leather case, a Kenyan sword with brilliant red leather case, and a large Sudanese sword with leather case and tassel attached to handle.
Sudanese sword 42" h., Bedouin dagger 17" l.

200/400     SOLD: $293.25

547. A Zande Throwing Knife, Zaire

The asymmetrical iron blade with incised linear decoration and leather handle.
20" l.

75/150     SOLD: $155.25

548. A Middle Eastern Dagger and Sheath

The curved iron dagger with wooden handle and inlaid gold medallions, along with a colorful sheath with belt attachment.
Dagger 12" l.

150/300     SOLD: $120.75

549. Two Ethnographic Weapons

Comprising; an Ethiopian sword with iron blade and animal fur case, together with a working hatchet with iron blade and leather case with straw weaving.
Sword 37" l., hatchet 26-1/2" l.

100/200     SOLD: $92.00

550. An Assorted Lot of Three Indian Gurka Knives

Comprising; a Gurka knife with iron blade and iron and wooden handle, a Gurka knife with iron blade and wooden handle with leather case, and a Gurka knife with iron blade, wooden handle and leather case with two smaller Gurkas attached.
Each approx. 19" l.

200/400     SOLD: $138.00

551. Two Japanese Swords

Comprising; an iron-bladed sword with detailed metal and fabric handle and wooden case, together with a reproduction Japanese sword with metal blade, fabric handle and case.
Original 22" l., reproduction 26" l.

75/150     SOLD: $414.00

552. An Assorted Lot of Weapons

Comprising; a curved sword with wooden handle fitted with a leather case with stylized foliate design; an Ethiopian dagger with iron blade, wooden handle and leather case; a Middle Eastern sword with iron blade, wooden handle and leather and fur trimmed case with iron tip; and a sword with leather handle and case decorated with incised geometric designs.
Largest 23-1/2" l.

150/300     SOLD: $103.50

553. Four Reproduction Weapons, 20th Century

Comprising; a U.S.S.R. Navy blade with nautical motif, a Russian blade with bone handle and leather case, a dagger with nautical motif and brass case, and a blade with extravagant handle and decorative case.
Each approx. 13" h.

100/200     SOLD: $311.65