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Explore our collection of African weapons from different cultures and regions across Africa. The collection includes shields, ceremonial axes, knives, slingshots and other distinctive objects made from materials such as wood, metal, leather and plant fibre.
Each object is individually photographed and described with information about its culture, country, materials, dimensions, estimated period and condition whenever available. Browse the African weapons for sale below and discover unique objects for collectors of African art.
African weapons are diverse objects that reflect the craftsmanship, traditions and history of different cultures across the continent. Our collection includes a wide variety of forms, materials and styles, including shields, ceremonial axes, knives, spears and carved slingshots associated with different regions and cultural groups.
Materials differ from object to object. The collection includes pieces made from wood, metal, leather and plant fibre, as well as objects combining several materials. Depending on the individual piece, weapons could have had practical, ceremonial, symbolic or status-related functions.
Every object offered by Asian African Art is individually photographed. This allows you to examine the actual piece before purchasing and compare details such as surface, wear, patina and craftsmanship.
When considering an African weapon for your collection, it is useful to look at the complete information available for the individual object. Cultural group, country, materials, dimensions, estimated period, condition and provenance can all provide additional context.
Signs of age and use vary between objects. Wooden pieces can show wear and patina, while metal, leather and plant fibre may develop their own visible signs of age. Asian African Art describes the condition of each object as accurately as possible and photographs individual pieces from multiple angles.
Provenance information is included when it is available. For selected objects, additional documentation or provenance information may also be available. If you would like additional photographs, measurements or details about a particular object, you can contact Asian African Art before purchasing.
Our collection can include shields, ceremonial axes, knives, slingshots and other objects from different African cultures and regions. Most pieces are individual objects, so the available collection changes regularly.
The items we sell come from old private collections and galleries all over Europe and are not directly imported from Africa. The collection includes objects from different African countries and cultural groups. Current and previous examples include Baule objects from Ivory Coast, Lobi objects from Burkina Faso, Ngombe objects from DR Congo and Maasai objects from Tanzania. The specific origin of each piece is stated on the individual product page whenever available.
Yes. Each object is individually photographed, so the photographs on the product page show the actual piece being offered for sale.
Where available, the product page includes information about the estimated period and provenance of the object. The amount of available information and documentation differs from piece to piece.
Yes. You can contact Asian African Art if you would like additional photographs, measurements, condition details or further information about a specific object before purchasing.
Contact Asian African Art if you would like additional photographs, measurements or information about a specific piece.
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