Introduction
This is a striking Nigerian tribal sword, likely used for ceremonial or display purposes. The blade features a distinctive wavy pattern, indicative of traditional forging techniques employed in the region. The handle is crafted from a dark material, possibly wood or horn, and provides a secure grip. The sword’s overall design reflects the artistic and cultural heritage of Nigeria, showcasing the skill of its makers.
Condition
This sword exhibits signs of age and use, consistent with its likely history as a cultural artifact. There are areas of wear and patina on both the blade and handle, adding to its character. While not assessed for functionality, this sword presents a unique opportunity for collectors of African art and weaponry, or those interested in adding a piece of cultural history to their collection.
To place a bid simply click the directly bid button to bid the next amount. If you wish to leave a commission/high bid, enter your amount in the grey box and click the custom bid button, our system will bid on your behalf. You will be notified by email if you win. We operate a soft close format, the auction will be extended by 3 minutes if a bid is placed in the closing 3 minutes.
Items are sold on a “sold as seen” basis, electrical items etc are untested unless stated otherwise in the title of the items in question. We have a viewing day on Saturday 10am-3pm if you are unsure about an item from photos. Please be aware that once a bid is placed we will not be able to issue any refunds unless there is a clear and obvious error made by ourselves in the item title, in the event of an incorrect bid being placed, you must contact us on the mobile phone number 07904 339160/description.
Please be aware that as we are now VAT registered the buyers commission is now 17.5% plus VAT.
#### As of 1/10/2021 we will be implementing a 7 day collection rule – items must be collected within 7 days unless an agreement is arranged in the event of instances such as being away on holiday, medical reasons etc. Any lots that are not collected within 7 days will be liable to a storage charge of £1.20 per day. Thank you. ####
