Ethnographic Antiques

It would date to the late 19th century to the turn of the 20th century. Tuft of hair out the front of the handle. The tuft of hair to the top is missing. Has nice wire wrap to the grip and plug ferrule.

It is made of a light wood and it is a light brown coloration. It would have been made in the 1940’s and most likely was a soldier bring back from the war. The club has nice jagged extensions in alternating directions.

LATE 1800s - EARLY 1900s. UNIQUE AFRICAN HAND FORGED IRON SWORD. IRON SWORD / WAR PICK. VICIOUS LOOKING TRIBAL WEAPON. GENUINE TRIBAL ITEM. AFRICAN ANTIQUE.

This dates from around 1900 and it is a very rare type of Naga sword. The sword is in good condition. Scroll down to see all the pictures.

1pc x appendere Dream Catcher. USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Austrilia, France, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Others. Canada, United Kingdom, Austrilia, France, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Others.

Small split at the bottom of the handle, but overall displays well.

The handle is wire wrapped with brass wire and the exposed handle above the wire wrap appears to be leather wrapped. No scabbard.

The axehead rings like a bell when struck. Has a long steel ferrule tube beneath the axehead. The handle is fantastic. A rare and early headaxe.

A fine old Northwest Coast Kwakiutl Salish hand carved and painted cedar model totem dating from the early to mid 1900's. The totem is attributed to an early work of Alex Julian a fine old Squamish Carver who was active 1930-1980 period and worked both in a traditional Squamish and Kwakiutl styles.

ASMAT Bonedagger and amazing rare, with a sharp cassowary claw as a tip !

For your consideration, an antique Moro Barung. This sword presents a long narrow hand forged laminated blade. There is a break in the ferrule. A Spanish coin is loosely attached to the ferrule, it’s acts as a spacer between the blade and the ferrule, the blades tang goes thru the hole in the coin.

Beautiful Zulu Ear Plugs in lovely condition for their age. - Dia 5.8cm.

This really is a museum piece quite rare. It is likely from second half of the 19th century. It also has a small beaded section. The club is in good condition except for a small unstitched section on the shaft and ball, but overall still solid.

The axe head is 15 3/4” wide and 2 1/4” tall! A very wide axehead. It has a very long steel ferrule tube below the axehead. The handle is wood and is extensively decorated with brass strapwork. The brass has cut out and simple designs.

1930'S TO 1950'S. IN HEIGHT. OLD LOSS ON BUTT OF THIS CLUB BUT OTHERWISE IN GOOD CONDITION.

Nharo works directly with artisans and co-operatives in Namibia to ensure the highest quality products. rawhide leather, wood and steel. Since 2002 we have been traveling to Africa to source the unique and authentic!

A VERY FINE FISH HOOK FROM MALAITA, SOLOMON ISLANDS. ------- ARTS AND CRAFTS OF THE COOK ISLANDS by HIROA, BUCK. and more. SUPERB CONDITION, NATURAL BINDING FINELY TIED. 9 pictures for details.

really old carved wood figures original old, carved wood early , pair of approx 9 inch tall nice signs of age, repairs to feet loads of photos to examine in fine detail see photos estate clearance find good old condition.

It is in nice condition. The sword was made around 1920-1930 and it is a prestige rank sword. A very nice example showing forging signs. Scroll down to see all the pictures. Scroll down for MANY pictures!

A beautiful and finely engraved softwood didgeridoo from North-East Arnhem Land collected there in the 1970's.

Rim edged in hide/suede. Lined on the interior with a calico cotton fabric printed with a floral design. at opening.

REST OF THE WORLD £15. UK £5.

Probably of Lozi Zambia origin or possibly Chokwe Angola - see photos. REST OF THE WORLD £40. UK £10.

Antique Raphia Taedigera Nut (from the Raffia Palm). Rattles when shaken, I believe there's a nut or seed within. Beautiful Condition.

Otherwise, no withdrawal is possible.

Good quality older Australian Aboriginal bark painting of snakes. Old label on the back saying it is entirely genuine etc - see photos. REST OF THE WORLD £22. UK £7.

Likely early to mid 20th century or before. Scroll down to see all the pictures. Scroll down for MANY pictures!

Beautiful old Cassowary Claw Pendant. No Reserve!

You are looking at a stunning Antique old Inuit CARVING ESKIMO YUPIK FROM GREENLAND or ALASKA. No idea of the age of these, nor whether they are from Alaska or Greenland. A wonderful set of 4 CARVED Buttons featuring a curled up Silver Fox or Snow Fox.

These 18 Beads are probably made of Copal. The other 13 Beads have a Cherry Amber Color and are made of Phenolic Mix Resin. Total Weight: 299 Grams. 18 of them have a nice Egg Yolk Butterscotch Amber Color.

Over the next few weeks.These type of Dan mask have very distinct features, with a concave face, protruding. These type of mask are used for male initiations. These type of mask in would be used to bridge the two domains, in trance by the dancer.

This pair of old Tlingit indian dance paddles is 16" long. That back side is painted with an interesting yellow,(natural?).

Very nice. Scroll down to see all the pictures. Scroll down for MANY pictures!