African Tribal Weapons
Lot 1760 SESSION 7 (11.30AM TUESDAY 31ST AUGUST) African Tribal Weapons
Estimate $120
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $190
AFRICA, Sierra Leone, Mende, early 20th century, iron sword, long broad blade, timber and leather handle, leather scabbard, (840mm long); stell sword, possilby Tuareg, late 19th century, bone handle, (940mm long); Egypt, 19th century, steel cavalry sabre, of curved form, the hilt shaped as a crescent with facing Sphinx motif, (740mm long). Very fine (3)
Note: Licence to own required in State of Victoria, Australia.
Collection from the Sydney Office, or buyer to arrange shipping
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