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Fine African Ceremonial Knife, Silver Metal/horn,c1850
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Fine African Ceremonial Knife, Silver Metal/horn,c1850

19th century
For Sale by Curious Antiques
Description

Amazing quality mid 19th century African knife,c1850. Undoubtedly a prestige / ceremonial piece it is constructed from the finest materials and with great craftsmanship. The light brown horn handle leads to a silver metal ring (probably silver but unmarked). The blade is decorated along its full length on both sides. Overall condition is good and the metal and handle have taken on great colour/patina following many years of use. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery, please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 29cm tall/long x 3cm wide x 2.5cm deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique African Ceremonial Knife to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118418
Dealers Notes

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Amazing quality mid 19th century African knife,c1850.
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Undoubtedly a prestige / ceremonial piece it is constructed from the finest materials and with great craftsmanship.
Curious Antiques

The light brown horn handle leads to a silver metal ring (probably silver but unmarked). The blade is decorated along its full length on both sides. Overall condition is good and the metal and handle have taken on great colour/patina following many years of use. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery, please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 29cm tall/long x 3cm wide x 2.5cm deep.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique African Ceremonial Knife to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118418
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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A 19th-century ceremonial knife with a steel blade featuring silver scrollwork inlay, a silver metal collar, and a smooth horn handle.
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Archive I A 19th-century ceremonial knife with a steel blade featuring silver scrollwork inlay, a silver metal collar, and a smooth horn handle.

Fine African Ceremonial Knife, Silver Metal/Horn,c1850

Archive II A 19th-century ceremonial knife with a steel blade featuring silver scrollwork inlay, a silver metal collar, and a smooth horn handle. View II
Archive III A 19th-century ceremonial knife with a steel blade featuring silver scrollwork inlay, a silver metal collar, and a smooth horn handle. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century ceremonial knife with a steel blade featuring silver scrollwork inlay, a silver metal collar, and a smooth horn handle. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century ceremonial knife with a steel blade featuring silver scrollwork inlay, a silver metal collar, and a smooth horn handle. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century ceremonial knife with a steel blade featuring silver scrollwork inlay, a silver metal collar, and a smooth horn handle. View VI
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Archive VIII A 19th-century ceremonial knife with a steel blade featuring silver scrollwork inlay, a silver metal collar, and a smooth horn handle. View VIII
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Telephone 07795 237 189
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Curious Antiques
Timeline Antiques Centre
Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century ceremonial knife with a steel blade featuring silver scrollwork inlay, a silver metal collar, and a smooth horn handle.
Fine African Ceremonial Knife, Silver Metal/Horn,c1850
Ref: SA1118418
A 19th-century ceremonial knife with a steel blade featuring silver scrollwork inlay, a silver metal collar, and a smooth horn handle.
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African ceremonial knives were created primarily as symbols of prestige, social status, and political or spiritual authority rather than functional combat weapons. Produced across various regions during the 19th century and earlier, these items were showcased during rituals, state occasions, and important community ceremonies.

These items were typically crafted using hand-forged steel or iron blades, often decorated with brass, copper, or silver metal inlay. Handles were turned or carved from local materials including natural horn, bone, hardwood, or cast metal ferrules.

Authentic pieces display evidence of traditional hand forging, visible oxidation or patina on metal surfaces, and genuine wear along organic handle materials. Silver inlay or decorative surface etching often shows slight irregularities characteristic of manual craftsmanship rather than modern machine production.

An antique ceremonial knife can be displayed in a custom shadowbox frame, mounted on a minimal acrylic stand on a bookshelf, or placed within a cabinet of curiosities alongside other historical objects to add texture and historical interest.

Keep the object in a low-humidity environment to prevent rust on the steel blade. Apply a microcrystalline wax polish to protect metal and horn components from moisture, and avoid using abrasive polishes that could strip fine silver inlay.
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