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AEDAfrican Short Sword Konda, Congo
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About Auction
TimedJun 18, 2026 - Jul 2, 2026
This sale is is primarily built from the collections of three people who were passionate collectors of antique African, South Asian, Filipino, and Pacific weapons. In addition this sale contains ethnic masks, ritual and medical specimen bones, and many other similar objects that one might describe as oddities and / or morbid curiosities. Annex Auctions gm@annexauctions.com
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- Lot Description
A shortsword of the Konda (a group of the Mongo people in the north-west of the Congo basin), worn by men as a ceremonial and prestige weapon. With a broad, double-edged blade, rounded at its tip. Along its central axis, this blade displays a characteristic, deeply forged, pointed, linear geometric decoration on both sides. Scabbard and grip almost completely covered with decorative nails and wire of brass. The rear side of the scabbard is flat wood.
Dimensions: 19" long overall, 13.25" blade.
This lot may be picked up free of charge from our facilities in Sacramento, CA. Processing and shipping within the Continental US $55.00. All FedEx packages are sent with Direct Signature Required and insured at full replacement value for a fee of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless buyer accepts complete liability in writing. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.
Condition
Blade has some pitting, some of the brass tacks oxidized. Please see photos.
- Provenance
The Estate of Ed and Mari Crosby
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