Fine Antique Firearms, Edged Weapons & Asian
By Scollard Auctions
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Sep 26, 2024
Brea, California, United States
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Fine September auction featuring high end antique firearms including flintlock rifles and pistols, amazing edged weapons and armour. Asian antiques including amazing cloisonne and stone. Pre-columbian lots, jewelry and much more.
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LOT 104:
Intricate Silver & Copper Iron Tuareg Lance
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Start price:
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950
Estimated price :
$1,500 - $2,500
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Intricate Silver & Copper Iron Tuareg Lance
Africa, Sahara including parts of Libya, Algeria, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, Tuareg peoples iron lance with double edged spear tip and decorated body. Spear head features intricate incised designs at base including circular marks, hash incising and vertical incised lines running down to the start of the shaft. The shaft features intricate geometric patterns in copper and brass with angular designs. Includes spaced separate bands down the length of the same intricate work. Mid-shaft grip fluted extra handgrip features stacked copper and brass geometric designs which are highly ornate. Extremely rare and beautiful example with high attention to detail. Size 58" L, blade 9 7/8" L
Tuareg culture can be dated back centuries in the Saharan region. They have fiercely maintained their cultural identity and autonomy despite centuries of interaction with external forces, including Arab traders, colonial powers, and modern nation-states.
