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Lot 7027
Sale 2009 - Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Lots Open
Jun 26, 2024
Lots Close
Jul 9, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$200 -
400
Price Realized
$150
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Lot of 3 African Swords Including: Congolese Ngulu, Nsakara, Maasai Seme
1.) Congolese Ngulu - 19.5" blade. 28" overall. Single edge blade with sickle-like backward curve and four pronged backside. Blade also has fluting to left side and simple hash mark engravings to both sides. Grip is carved wood that is fitted with tacks and wire wrapping.
2.) Congolese Nsakara - 24" blade. 29" overall. Single and double edged blade with a nsakara style forward curve and phallic motif. Blade is chiseled with incised lines overall to one side. Grip is carved wood with octagonal facets.
3.) Maasai Seme - 17" blade. 21.5" overall. Double edged leaf shaped blade with a widened tip and central ridge to both sides. Grip appears to be wrapped with leather.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.



