Mangbetu ceremonial knife or 'trumbash' in local slang. This weapon was not generally used in combat but indicated prestige and power within the c...

Ritual dagger or dagger made of cassowary bone. The object is enriched with seed threads, cassowary feathers and is well carved on the bone part.

Rare engraved and decorated Mangbetu ceremonial knife. On both sides of the blade we find curious references to the previous owners or place of ow...

Unusual snake-shaped knife with copper tortile handle. Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Wood and plant fiber hatchet enhanced by a basanite blade. Beautiful patina of use.

This rare double-bladed sword had exclusively ceremonial use within Bantu ethnic groups. It was forged for high-ranking personalities.

Antique throwing knife richly decorated on the blade.

Large ceremonial knife of the Mangbetu people. Hand-forged steel and copper.

Pair of African spears from the Rwanda region, Tutsi population.

Senufo ceremonial scepter. Pretty ceremonial dance scepter belonged to a dignitary of the Senufo people, the figure of the seated dignitary is cle...

Rare short sword consisting of two rows of teeth attached to the central wooden part by human hair. Both the central part and the handle weave are...

Abelam ceremonial mask from the Northeastern areas of Papua New Guinea.

Quiver in excellent condition, with coeval arrows from the Borana people, South-Ethiopia.

Ancient bronze phurba specimen. The phurba was an instrument wielded by Buddhist deities and is still charged with ritual significance today.

This exceptional specimen of ''club'' or ceremonial scepter called Siriti or Gugu, was exclusively used by regents and priests. Some explorers who...

Dyommo mask belonged to the Dogon people. These masks were carved for young dancers. the hare ears symbolize the spirit of the animal, and during ...

Pair of headrests from the Arsi Oromo ethnic group, Ethiopia. The headrests have carved decorations and a deep patina dictated by use and time.

Rare ceremonial container consisting of three sticks used for the production of lime, a foodstuff very dear to some Sepik River dwellers. Lime was...