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Description from the seller
Age & Origin
Two traditional tribal knives (Africa) – 19th century!!
Dimensions: 43 × 6 cm and 44 × 6 cm
Both specimens show a clear age and usage patina, appropriate for pieces that are over 100 years old. Hand-forged steel and hand-turned wooden handles confirm their authentic tribal origin.
Two authentic tribal knives – hand-forged – 19th century Africa
This set consists of two different, fully handcrafted tribal knives from Africa. Each piece has its own function, character, and design language.
The top blade is a traditional hunting or ceremonial knife, recognizable by its geometric, stepped, and hook-shaped blade form. This type was often worn as a status symbol or used in rituals. The steel shows a deep, unrestored patina, indicating high age.
The lower blade is a classic African fighting or throwing knife, with a symmetrical blade, central grooves, and a compact wooden handle. The grip is fully hand-shaped and polished through prolonged use.
Both knives showcase traditional blacksmith techniques, including hammer strike, local metalworking, and organic wood finishing. The set is not only decorative but also constitutes a valuable ethnographic collection.
Features
Two original tribal knives
Material: hand-forged steel + hand-turned wooden handles
Origin: Africa (sub-Saharan, tribal blacksmith tradition)
Period: 19th century
Dimensions
Month 1: 43 × 6 cm
Measurement 2: 44 × 6 cm
Condition:
Authentic condition with beautiful age-related patina.
No signs of modern sharpening or restorations.
Structure, wood, and steel are completely original.
Why is this set special?
Rare two-piece combination of ritual and practical knife.
Fully handcrafted and hand-decorated.
More than 100 years old – ethnographically valuable
Decorative, collectible, and museum-appropriate.
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tribal knife – Afrikaans knife – hand-forged steel – ethnographic – ceremonial knife – hunting knife – 19th century – throwing knife – traditional weapons – tribal weapons – antique Africa – wooden handle – old weapons – ethnography collection
Age & Origin
Two traditional tribal knives (Africa) – 19th century!!
Dimensions: 43 × 6 cm and 44 × 6 cm
Both specimens show a clear age and usage patina, appropriate for pieces that are over 100 years old. Hand-forged steel and hand-turned wooden handles confirm their authentic tribal origin.
Two authentic tribal knives – hand-forged – 19th century Africa
This set consists of two different, fully handcrafted tribal knives from Africa. Each piece has its own function, character, and design language.
The top blade is a traditional hunting or ceremonial knife, recognizable by its geometric, stepped, and hook-shaped blade form. This type was often worn as a status symbol or used in rituals. The steel shows a deep, unrestored patina, indicating high age.
The lower blade is a classic African fighting or throwing knife, with a symmetrical blade, central grooves, and a compact wooden handle. The grip is fully hand-shaped and polished through prolonged use.
Both knives showcase traditional blacksmith techniques, including hammer strike, local metalworking, and organic wood finishing. The set is not only decorative but also constitutes a valuable ethnographic collection.
Features
Two original tribal knives
Material: hand-forged steel + hand-turned wooden handles
Origin: Africa (sub-Saharan, tribal blacksmith tradition)
Period: 19th century
Dimensions
Month 1: 43 × 6 cm
Measurement 2: 44 × 6 cm
Condition:
Authentic condition with beautiful age-related patina.
No signs of modern sharpening or restorations.
Structure, wood, and steel are completely original.
Why is this set special?
Rare two-piece combination of ritual and practical knife.
Fully handcrafted and hand-decorated.
More than 100 years old – ethnographically valuable
Decorative, collectible, and museum-appropriate.
Keywords / SEO
tribal knife – Afrikaans knife – hand-forged steel – ethnographic – ceremonial knife – hunting knife – 19th century – throwing knife – traditional weapons – tribal weapons – antique Africa – wooden handle – old weapons – ethnography collection
Details
Era
1400-1900
Country of Origin
Africa
Material
Wood
Condition
Used but like new
Height
44 cm
Width
6 cm
Overall Length
44 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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