TIGRAY. Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan. By l’Uomo di Mannheim
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Antique Ceremonial Knife – Ngombe / Doko – Ubangi Region, Northern Congo
Iron blade with broad, spatulate form, finely incised with linear and herringbone motifs. Wooden handle wrapped with brass strips and terminating in a domed pommel with brass studs. Pre-1930. Length: 46.5 cm; Weight: 450 g. m18
Old Berber Tribal Carpet – Ait Ouaouzguite Tribe – Akhnif, Morocco
1970-80'. Wool; cm. 156,0 x 112,0 (61.82” x 44.09”). These fabrics have been professionally washed; excellent conditions. PERFECT Conditions This stunning Moroccan Berber Carpet coming from Akhnif. It was hand-woven knot by knot by the local Moroccan Woman in the area of Taznakht, high Atlas Mountains. This rug has been professionally washed and despite its...
Antique Massive Nupe Bracelet – Manilla – African Currency – Nigeria / Niger
Early 20th century. Copper grams 2.236,0 (4.93 lb.). Cm. 11,8 high x cm. 12,3 width (4.65″ x 4.84″). Outstanding rare piece. The Nupe people, traditionally called the Tapa by the neighbouring Yoruba, are a Volta-Niger ethnic identity and historic nation native to Middle Belt Nigeria, and are the dominant ethnicity in...
Old Coptic Cross – Oromo – Ethiopia
Silver. Cm. 6,2 x cm. 5,0 (2.44 x 1.97 Inches); grams 15,1 (0.53 oz.). This cross is decorated on both sides. Pendant crosses are received at baptism and worn around the neck as their owner’s most prized possession, a talisman and symbol of faith combined. m22
Antique Mandau Knife / Short Sword – Dayak – Kalimantan (Borneo), Indonesia
End XIX early XX. Wrought iron, hand-carved bone, horn, wood, plant fibers, animal skin, and hair decorations. Total height 72,5 cm; blade length 49,0 cm. Weight: 1017,3 grams. The Madau is accompanied by its auxiliary knife (pisau raut). Condition: Very good. The Mandau is a ceremonial sword used by the Dayak people...
Old Silver Ring – Lion of Judah – Rastafari – Ethiopia
1970'. Silver grams 9,0 (0.32 oz.). Cm. 2,4 high (0.94″). Inner diameter cm. 1,9 (0.75"). US size 8.75. The Lion of Judah is a Jewish national and cultural symbol, traditionally regarded as the symbol of the tribe of Judah. It is also mentioned in the Book of Revelation of the New...
A Collection of 5 Old Tuareg Sugar Hammers – African Currency – Niger
Bronze: 1) Grams 59,0 (2.08 oz.). Cm. 20,1 high (7.91″); 2) Grams 42,6 (1.50 oz.). Cm. 20,4 high (8.03″); 3) Grams 50,0 (1.76 oz.). Cm. 22,7 high (8.94″); 4) Grams 43,4 (1.53 oz.). Cm. 19,5 high (7.68″); 5) Grams 46,7 (1.65 oz.). Cm. 19,2 high (7.56″). Authentic old Tuareg hammers, decorated with traditional geometric designs. These...
Old Berber Frontal Parure – CHARWITA – Geulmim Region, South Morocco
Mid-20th century or earlier. Amber bead, agate beads in various colors, shells, metal elements, glass beads, hair, and fabric. Without the strips: approx. 17.0 cm wide × 11.7 cm high (6.69″ × 4.61″); Weight: 144.4 g (5.09 oz). Before performing the dance of seduction (Guedra), women of southern Morocco and Mauritania...
Old African Currency – MUMUYE / CHAMBA – Nigeria
Iron currency. Early 20th century. Height: 46.0 cm (18.11 in); weight: 744 g (26.24 oz). The Mumuye and Chamba are small ethnic groups inhabiting the border regions of eastern Nigeria. This currency consists of an iron staff from which emerges a sheaf of individual, sinuous, snake‑shaped ramifications. The structure, forged and...