Antique African Swords

African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases.

African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases.

This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) on custom metal stands.

While shield and spear were central to African combat, these iron sword blades were most likely made to serve as pieces of trade currency.

Poto African sword, Congo Africa on stand. A forged iron sword with fine incised design, inlaid brass dots, overlaid brass strips, finely carved wood handle with deep patina.

1920s African Congolese sword sculpture. Wooden handle.

1920s African Congolese sword sculpture on metal stand.

1920s African Congolese sword sculpture on metal stand.

Igbo tribal seated Ikenga figure with sword and head Africa, Nigeria Classic Ikenga Shrine figure seated on a stool with curved horns encircling his head.

Early 20th century African Ngulu Ceremonial status sword, D.R. Congo Ngombe Culture, D.R.

Metal currency pre-dated minted coinage in Africa by many centuries. These African sword currencies date range from the 1700-1900's.

The right hand vase shows a Mongolian hunting party in the foreground with guns and swords, an African party in the background silhouetted against the palm trees.

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