Auctions Imperial Arms and Armor 2015

The iron hilt with knucklebow retaining much original silver inlay. With waved blade chiseled throughout with fighting animals, including elephants an

The body formed of a section of bamboo with rattan bands, covered in fur retained by a series of pegs, and closed with a well-fitted bamboo cap. Worn.

Negrito work, with horn grip, brass guard and well-forged blade. First half of the 20th century. Overall length 29.3 cm. Condition III

Of hide, elaborately embellished with brass appliques. Early 20th century. Overall length 11.8 cm. Condition II

Of hide sections with the hair on, laced together in the form of a pith helmet, the deep brim turned down at the sides to protect the ears. Late 19th-

With customized, wire-wrapped grip, the blade with clipped tip, struck at the forte with Collins markings. In its leather sheath with belt-loop. Firs

Of brass, with embossed and chased motifs and hinged lid, with three filigreed silver beads suspended from the bottom. First half of the 19th century.

Of steel, the wooden haft embellished with beadwork feathers and brass tackhead designs. 20th century. Overall length 46.8 cm. Condition II

With horn grip and sheath and straight blade. Mid 20th century. Overall length 29.5 cm. Condition II

Nigerian, probably Bura People. The finely-forged iron heads held to the reed shafts with rawhide strips. One retains its original feather fletchings.