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Maasai Masai Spear, Kenya Africa

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Detail: Seven feet in length, this spear comes from a Maasai tribe in Kenya. Hand created by a young Maasai warrior for his rights-of-passage into adulthood. Acquired from a tribesman back in the early 1970’s by our Capetown agent, it was shipped to me in the late 1990’s. This… Continue reading →

Item Number: W-6774
Provenance/Origin: Kenya Maasai tribesman. Likely used during the 1960's.
Composition: Metal and wood.
Dimensions: 85.5" long. Metal spike end: 29.5"; Metal spearhead end: 30.5"
Weight: 2 pounds
Price: $140.00 USD

Posted in Products, Weapons | Tagged africa, capetown, kenya, Maasai, masai, spear, tribe, warrior

Weapons of Moroland, Sword Display, Philippines

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Detail: A display of swords and knives (20 in all), spears, shields and bow/arrow weapons from the Philippines. Each miniature is handcrafted in wood and metal. A great reference. I’m sorry, this item has been sold.

Item Number: W-6676
Provenance/Origin: Philippines
Composition: Hardboard, wood, metal
Dimensions: 18" tall x 15.5" wide
Weight: .75 pound
Price: $55.00 USD

Posted in Products, Weapons | Tagged agong, balasiong, bangkon, banjal, barong, binakoko, display, gayang, gunong, janap, kahot, kampilan, karasak, keris, Knife, Kris, krlis, laring, moro, moroland, pana, panabas, philippines, pinsawali, pira, punal, sankil, susuwat, Sword, taming, utak, weapon

Asian Bone Sword / Dagger, China

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Detail: Acquired from a Los Angeles Asian antique dealer. Superb carvings and detailed scrimshaw. Subtle coloring. Decorative wooden stand is included. Age unknown. Pristine condition. I’m sorry this bone sword has been sold. Thanks D.T.!

Item Number: W-9180
Provenance/Origin: China
Composition: Bone with wood stand
Dimensions: Max height on stand: 9.5"; Max length: 28"
Weight: 3.75 pounds
Price: $250.00 USD

Posted in Products, Weapons | Tagged bone, China, dagger, scrimshaw, stand, Sword

Old Lombok Island Kris / Keris / Pedang Sword, Indonesia

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Detail: This is a stunning kris from Lombok, an island in West Nasa Tenggara province Indonesia. Lombok is east of Bali. I believe the hilt is made of Ireng wood and the sheath / warangka is Pelet wood. Notice that the hilt carving is hollow. The blade and hilt are… Continue reading →

Item Number: W-0145
Provenance/Origin: Lombok Island. Early- to mid-1900's
Composition: Metal, Ireng and Pelet wood.
Dimensions: Blade: 14.75"; Total: 20.5"
Weight: .75 pound
Price: $195.00 USD

Posted in Products, Weapons | Tagged Indonesia, ireng, keris, Knife, lombokkris, pedang, pelet, Serious Collector, Sword, warangka, west nasa, wood

Old Masai Knife and Sheath, Kenya Africa

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Detail: From a Masai tribe in Kenya. Our trader from South Africa claims this knife is from the early- to mid-1900’s. Blade and sheath are weathered and 100% authentic. Appraised in Cape Town in 2000 at $250.00USD. Ceramic stand sold separately. For the Serious Collector.

Item Number: W-8537
Provenance/Origin: Kenya. Early- to mid-1900's
Composition: Metal, twine, leather, wood
Dimensions: Blade: 12.5"; Overall: 21"
Weight: .75 pound
Price: $200.00 USD

Posted in Products, Weapons | Tagged africa, kenya, Knife, masai, old, Serious Collector, sheath, Sword, trader, weapon

Parang Ilang or Mandau Dayak Sword Weapon, Borneo

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Detail: The Parang Ilang (or Mandau, meaning double blades) is the traditional weapon for the Dayak people of Borneo. These swords are believed to have supernatural powers and are passed from generation to generation. Associated with the headhunting ceremony, these swords are both a work of art in itself and… Continue reading →

Item Number: W-8928
Provenance/Origin: Borneo. Mid-1900's or earlier
Composition: Bone, wood, rattan, rope, metal, hair
Dimensions: 33" total; 24" blade. Small knive: 10"
Weight: 3 pounds
Price: $775.00 USD

Posted in Products, Weapons | Tagged bone, borneo, dayak, deer, hair, human, ilang, mandau, metal, parang, rattan, rope, Serious Collector, Sword, weapon, wood

Royalty or Sultan’s Sword, Southeast Asia

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Detail: I was told that this is a Moro royalty sword from the indigenous people of Southern Philippines. It seems to have European influence. If it is not Moro, I would say that it is a Pedang of Sumatra or Pedang Lurus from Java. Regardless, I am assuming it is… Continue reading →

Item Number: W-8926
Provenance/Origin: Most likely Southeast Asia. Mid to early 1900's.
Composition: Silver alloy, wood, bone
Dimensions: 31.25" total; 19.5" blade
Weight: 2.5 pounds
Price: $375.00 USD

Posted in Products, Weapons | Tagged bone, java, lurus, moro, pedang, philippines, royal, royalty, Serious Collector, silver, southeast asia, sultan, sumatra, Sword, weapon, wood

Moro Kris Sword, Java Indonesia

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Detail: Wood at each end of the sheath with center section in a silver alloy. The hilt’s grip is in silver with a gold band. Intricate design that matches the sheath. Check the pamor pattern: a mix of alloys, acid etching & maker’s signature. Stand not included. For the Serious Collector.

Item Number: W-4871
Provenance/Origin: Java Indonesia. Mid-1900's
Composition: Wood, metals
Dimensions: 28.5" total; 16" blade
Weight: 2.25 pounds
Price: $475.00 USD

Posted in Products, Weapons | Tagged gold, hilt, Indonesia, java, Kris, moro, pamor, Serious Collector, sheath, silver, Sword

Rare Keris Kris Knife, Java

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Detail: A “transitional” knife – over 200 years old – from Java. Forged from a single piece of iron. Majapahit empire era. Sheath is much newer. Museum quality condition. For the Serious Collector. This item has been sold.

Item Number: W-7488
Provenance/Origin: Java. From a private primitive weapons collector who claims that the knife is over 200 years old.
Composition: Iron and wood
Dimensions: 18” total length. Blade is 13.5” long.
Weight: 1 lb
Price: $750.00 USD

Posted in Products, Weapons | Tagged Blowpipes, Kiris, Knife, Knives, Kris, Letter Opener, Letter Openers, Majapahit, old, Phurbas, Serious Collector, Spears, Sword, Swords

Huge Moro Gunong Kris Sword, Philippines

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Details: Named after a god who defends against evil and misfortune. This type of sword is used in exorcisms. It is very rare due to the size and the massiveness of the kris-type blade. Museum quality condition.

Item Number: W-6293
Provenance/Origin: Southern Philippines, possibly Mindanao. 75+ years of age.
Composition: silver, brass, steel and wood
Dimensions: 29” long. 17” blade
Weight: 3.5 lbs
Price: $475.00 USD

Posted in Products, Weapons | Tagged Blowpipes, Knife, Knives, Letter Opener, Letter Openers, Phurbas, Spears, Sword, Swords

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