Ending 28th Jun, 2026 14:00
Olympia Timed: Arms, Armour & Militaria June 2026
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TWO GHANAIAN ASHANTI AFENA SWORDS, AND A CAMEROONIAN TIKA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
the first each of characteristic form, the blades each with pierced and incised decoration, and wooden hilts each carved with geometric ornament, one retaining much of its silver sheet covering; the second with carved X-shaped wooden handle, in its waisted hide-covered scabbard with rattan handle on each side; together with a pair of russet iron leg irons, the first: 145.5 cm blade (5)
Sold for £95
the first each of characteristic form, the blades each with pierced and incised decoration, and wooden hilts each carved with geometric ornament, one retaining much of its silver sheet covering; the second with carved X-shaped wooden handle, in its waisted hide-covered scabbard with rattan handle on each side; together with a pair of russet iron leg irons, the first: 145.5 cm blade (5)
Auction: Olympia Timed: Arms, Armour & Militaria June 2026, ending 28th Jun, 2026
