African Tribal Weapons
Lot 1743 SESSION 7 (11.30AM TUESDAY 31ST AUGUST) African Tribal Weapons
Estimate $200
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $140
AFRICA, Congo, early 20th century, edged weapon mangbetu knife with wooden handle, (350mm long); poto sword, broad patterned blade with wooden handle and woven binding, (600mm long). Very fine. (2)
Ex Cowan's Auctions, lot 21.
Note: Licence to own sword required in State of Victoria, Australia.
Collection from the Sydney Office, or buyer to arrange shipping.
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