This section of our auctions covers all sorts of tribal weapons and accessories. Most tribal items relate to the various tribes of Africa, Polynesia, South America, Fijian, Pacific Islands, Aboriginal etc.
In 2019 we offered for sale the Mick Woodfield Collection of Zulu Weaponry, this was one of the largest single owner collections of Zulu weaponry to be offered at auction in the UK. This auction stirred a lot of international interest from both private collectors and institutions, resulting in some very strong hammer prices being achieved.
One of the strongest areas of collecting in this field is that of the Pacific islands, with early carved war clubs and statues selling in their thousands. Other items which produce strong results at auction are tribal and fertility figures.
Department Specialists
Matthew Tredwen
Specialist in Arms, Armour , Militaria
Recently sold
Large heavy Fijian ‘gun stock’ wooden club
Sold for £540
Fijian carved hardwood throwing club Ulu
Sold for £820
Good Maori carved hardwood staff Hani
Sold for £160
Duma carved shield-shaped mask from Gabon
Sold for £340
African carved wooden tribal head rest
Sold for £900
Quantity of assorted Zulu items
Sold for £880
Benin carved wooden table
Sold for £12,500
Interesting Indian brass toy soldier
Sold for £220
Large silver Arab necklace
Sold for £500
Pacific coast Inuit carved wooden & painted mask,
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