Sale Ended

Artemis Gallery

Early 20th C. Ngombe Steel & Wood Short Sword

Sold Out
Login for Price

Product Description

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ngombe speaking peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A handsome steel short sword with a thin, leaf-shaped blade that has a very gentle, wide ridge at its center and a rattan-wrapped, four-lobed wooden handle.

Condition: Intact, with great patina on all surfaces. Small area of damage near tip of blade on one side. Light wear commensurate with age including some chips, nicks, and scratches.

Product Details
  • Materials
    Steel, Wood
  • OriginCongo

— Provenance: Private Glendale, Arizona, USA Collection, Collected From 1970 To 2000
— Includes Custom Stand & Certificate Of Authenticity
— Dimensions: 3.25" W x 16.95" H (18.7"H On Stand)
— Weight: 4 lb

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14

Shipping Information
  • Shipping Availability
    Canada, United States
  • Shipping Policy
    Standard Ground Shipping
  • Ship In
    3-4 weeks ⓘ
  • Return Policy
    Final sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
The sale has ended for this item, but check out our other amazing sales.
NEW SALES
You're qualified for .
Would you like to add the current item to your cart? When you’re ready to buy, just select Affirm at checkout.
Continue Shopping
Please wait while we set up Affirm.