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Antique African Weapons

Three African Topoke Sword Currency On Custom Stands
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Three African iron currency blades or swords currency from the Topoke peoples from the Democratic
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19th Century African Tribal Antique African Weapons

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Iron

19th Century African Shona Dagger
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th Century dagger from the Shona people of Zimbabwe. It features beautiful carvings, a rich aged patina and a handmade steeped blade.
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1890s Zimbabwean Antique African Weapons

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Metal

Antique 19th Century African Shona Dagger
19th Century African Shona Dagger
H 19 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
African Currency, Thoung Knife
Located in Dallas, TX
symbols of wealth and power. Check out our African weapons for additional currency pieces.  
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15th Century and Earlier African Tribal Antique African Weapons

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Metal

Antique African Currency, Thoung Knife
African Currency, Thoung Knife
H 23 in W 5 in D 5 in
North African Sword (Nimcha), Morocco, Early 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
North African Sword (Nimcha), Morocco, Early 19th Century This North African sword, known as a
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Late 19th Century Antique African Weapons

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Wrought Iron

Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original handmade Kenyan Turkana leather and iron bound fighting shield which has been expertly mounted to a Gillows quality hardwood a...
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1880s Kenyan Tribal Antique African Weapons

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Iron

18th Century Moroccan Snaphaunce Miquelet Flintlock Rifle Dog Lock Gun Stampe
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful late 18th century Moroccan Miquelet Flintlock Rifle. Features a 56" Octagonal barrel wrapped in embossed brass. The buttstock is bone in addition to some accents on the s...
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18th Century African Antique African Weapons

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Brass

Fulani Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
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19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Weapons

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Metal

Antique Fulani Currency
Fulani Currency
H 33 in W 5.5 in D 5 in

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African Tribal Antique Fang Wood Cross Bow Gabon - Arms Armour weapons
Located in London, GB
African tribal antique fang wood cross bow Superb old fang hard wood cross bow Superb example
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique African Weapons

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Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Ethiopian Spear Heads, Decorative Weapons
Located in London, GB
African tribal art fine pair of Masai spear heads A impressive pair of Ethiopian spear heads
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique African Weapons

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Metal

Central African Blade Currency, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Many pre-coinage African currencies were formed after objects of inherent practical value. This
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Weapons

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Iron

African Campaign Military Metal Chest Luggage J Willis Fleming Esq Deputy Lieut
By Jones Brothers & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
African campaigns, they are painted with the half moon which was a symbol of good luck Dimensions
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1880s English Campaign Antique African Weapons

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Steel

Central African Blade Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Many pre-coinage African currencies were formed after objects of inherent practical value. This
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Weapons

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Iron

Early 20th Century African Ngulu Ceremonial Status Sword, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century African Ngulu Ceremonial status sword, D.R. Congo Ngombe Culture, D.R. Congo
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Weapons

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Iron

Rare African Campaign Military Metal Chest Luggage the Owomeji Jones Brothers
By Jones Brothers & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and used on West African campaigns, they are painted with the half moon which was a symbol of good
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19th Century English Campaign Antique African Weapons

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Steel

Collection of Fijian, Tongan, New Guinea and African War Clubs and Spears
Located in San Francisco, CA
Amazing collection of various war clubs and spears. Collection includes war clubs from Fijian and Tonga, paddle and spears from Papua New Guinea, and spear from Kenya. They are a...
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Early 20th Century Fijian Antique African Weapons

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Iron

Rare South African Quagga Shield
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent quagga hide shield. This spectacular shield is one of the rarest known African
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18th Century and Earlier South African Antique African Weapons

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Hide

Late 19th Century Tribal Zulu Knobkerrie
Located in New York, NY
Knobkerries were ubiquitously carried by South African men as weapons and symbols of status. While
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Late 19th Century South African Tribal Antique African Weapons

Early 20th Century African Poto Tribal Wicker Shield, Congo
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century wicker Congo shield. This beautifully decorative Congo shield is a splendid example of a Classic woven type. Cleverly constructed to allow both substantial d...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Weapons

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Wicker

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Moroccan Brass and Mother of Pearl Dagger
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-452 Moroccan brass and mother of pearl inlayed wood dagger.
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1940s Antique African Weapons

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Brass

Moroccan Brass Decorative Collector Dagger
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan brass dagger, mixed metal, copper, nickel and enamel. Moroccan Hand carved Khoumiya dagger, of typical shape with curved blade, with brass fittings, complete wit...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique African Weapons

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Metal, Brass

Moroccan Stone Encrusted Silver and Bone Dagger
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-451 hand crafted Moroccan silver dagger with stone inlay and animal bone handle.
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1920s Antique African Weapons

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Agate, Silver

Royal Dutch Airforce Model 1964 Officer's Dagger 'KLu Officiers Ponjaard, 1964'
Located in Delft, NL
Royal Dutch Airforce Model 1964 Officer's Dagger 'KLu Officiers Ponjaard, 1964' Royal Dutch Airforce model 1964 officer's dagger. (KLu officiers ponjaard 1964). In original box and...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Antique African Weapons

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Metal, Gold Plate

Wood and Bronze Hilted Dagger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wood and bronze hilted dagger with watered-steel blade, probably middle eastern, 20th century, the wood and bronze pistol-grip hilt with a bronze eagle head highlighted with gilt, ...
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Late 20th Century Antique African Weapons

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Bronze

Wood and Bronze Hilted Dagger
Wood and Bronze Hilted Dagger
H 16.75 in W 3.5 in D 1 in
Antique Chinese Bronze Sword with Scabbard and Characters
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Antique bronze sword from China with Scabbard and Characters on stem is a truly unique and special collectible piece, the scabbard is engraved with beautiful dragon patterns, an...
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19th Century Antique African Weapons

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Bronze

Greek Polished Xiphos Steel Battle Sword with Gilt Hilt
Located in Dallas, TX
The, antique classic xiphos style blade was crafted in Greece, circa 2000. The old world sword features a double edge blade with two griffins and intricate motifs on both sides. The ...
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Early 2000s Antique African Weapons

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Steel, Bronze

African Topoke Sword Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) which is nicely presented upon a custom metal sta...
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19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Weapons

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Iron

Mughal, Style Indian Dagger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mughal - style Indian dagger. Made with rock crystal and inlaid gold. United Kingdom, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Indian Other Antique African Weapons

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Rock Crystal, Metal

Mughal, Style Indian Dagger
Mughal, Style Indian Dagger
H 18.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
1980s Arabic Style Dagger Made with Hard Stones
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Arabic style Dagger made with hard stones.
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Antique African Weapons

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Marble

Pair of Late 19th Century Laotian Swords on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Laos swords from the late 19th century on custom stands. This pair of antique swords from Laos, often referred to as a daab or dha, were quick commonly hung by the front do...
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19th Century Laotian Antique African Weapons

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Metal

Late Bronze Age Sword
Located in London, GB
Saint Nazaire Sword, Late Bronze Age, circa 800-900 B.C. An exceptionally well preserved Bronze Age sword, with elegant, finely incised decorations, near perfect form and a wonder...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique African Weapons

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Bronze

Late Bronze Age Sword
Late Bronze Age Sword
H 27.96 in Dm 2.37 in
African Moroccan Tribal Tuareg Khoumya Leather Dagger Paper Cutter
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Moroccan Tuareg tribal Khoumya arm dagger in dark brown leather sheath. great to use as a paper cutter on desk. Handcrafted by Artisans in south Morocco, very fine quality cr...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique African Weapons

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Metal

Two Antique Silver and Gold-Damascened Holster Pistols
Located in London, GB
These pistols have been beautifully decorated with finely chased and engraved silver, and gold-damascened work. They were crafted in South-Eastern Europe in the 19th century. The pis...
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19th Century Balkan Islamic Antique African Weapons

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Gold, Silver, Steel

Early Edo Period Japanese Kanefusa Wakizashi Sword with Papers, 17th Century
Located in Hampstead, QC
Japanese Wakizashi sword forged and signed by Kanefusa, a blacksmith from one of the great lineages of blacksmiths in the Mino region of Japan. The Edo period started in 1603 and ra...
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Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique African Weapons

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Metal

Royal Black Alligator Throne
Located in Paris, FR
Throne Royal Black Alligator made with structure in solid beechwood. With very big alligator skin black tinted. Backrest with black genuine leather. With natural real derby elk horn...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Antique African Weapons

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Bronze

Royal Black Alligator Throne
Royal Black Alligator Throne
H 89.38 in W 40.95 in D 48.82 in
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Antique African Weapons For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique African weapons available for sale. The range of distinct antique African weapons — often made from metal, iron and animal skin — can elevate any home. Antique African weapons have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Jones Brothers & Co. produced beautiful antique African weapons that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique African Weapons?

Prices for antique African weapons start at $306 and top out at $4,850 with the average selling for $847.