Bidspirit auction | Traditional Congolese Sword with Engraved

Traditional Congolese Sword with Engraved Blade & Wire-Wrapped Handle -  A traditional hand-crafted sword from the Congo region, featuring a broad steel blade with longitudinal grooves and symmetrical engraved motifs characteristic of Central African metalwork. The blade is mounted to an original wooden handle reinforced with tightly wrapped metal wire (copper/brass), combining structural strength with decorative detail. The piece shows natural patina and signs of age consistent with authentic use. A strong ethnographic object, highly desirable among collectors of African tribal weaponry and traditional art. Pieces of this character are increasingly scarce on the market. Item may have flaws. For a detailed condition report, please contact the auction house. All lots are sold ‘As is’ and ‘Where is’. Antiques Haifa Auction House provides condition reports for valuable items as a courtesy to assist in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot — whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalogue or elsewhere — shall be construed as a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. Completed condition reports are posted as an additional image with the lot. Antiques Haifa Auction House does not provide refunds.