This is a rare and unusual Dhal (shield) that has some intriguing features, for instance the single Boss is seldom seen in Indian Dhals. There is attributed single boss dhal to Guru Gobind Singh that is hide and black lacquered , but is much more conical in design and much later 19th century than this example. There is also an illustration in a manuscript “stars of the sciences” (Nujum-ul-Ulum) The dhal depicted there is very similar to this example, single Boss, black and gold color scheme and three lines around the circumference in gold. The manuscript was written around 1570 in Bijapur South India. The flavor of this dhal in my humble opinion is Southern. The dhal has great present and composition starting with the single Boss in brass, the design is very pleasing with its onion like shape with symmetrical lines. The fighting cocks and flowers are done in a thick gold lacquer with a sun burst radiating from under the boss. The three gold circles finish the design. The hide is well shaped and in excellent condition for its age.

A Magnifient chiseled Sipar from the Qajar period of convex shape richly inlaid with gold and silver. The chiseling is superb as is the condition. 98% of the gold remains.

Diameter 18 in.

A beautiful painted 18th century shield from Rajasthan made of translucent rhino hide. The motif is of animals amongst foliage and flowers. Tigers, Elephants and Deer also seems to be tree of life motif depicted as well. Four brass bosses with male figure.

Diameter 19 1/2 in

This is a fine example of a 19th century circular and convex Hide shield (Dhal) from Northern India. This shield has four steel bosses with a beautiful painted background of Four boldly painted Tigers situated amongst a flora background with geometrical patterns. With a nice pad and straps attached to the back. The condition is very good for age.

18 inches.

A rare shield (Dhal) of Rhino hide, circular and convex with up-turned rim. With six steel bosses most shields only have four. Some even rarer only have one.The Rhino hide is very thick and when a light is held to the back the hide is translucent . The surface of the shield is decorated with geometrical designs. The condition is superb. The pad and straps are present in the back of the shield. Late 18th century /early 19th century.

Dia. 13 inches

This is a fine Moro Kris with a superb and massive Jungayyan Hilt Finley carved out of ivory . The hilt measures 7 ¼ inches a monster of a hilt. This fine kris was meant for a chieftain (Datu) as it exudes power and beauty. The condition of the pommel is gem mint! Most Moro kris with these oversized Jungayyan pommels have suffered some kind of damage , it's rare to find them so perfect !

Blade 20 in.

Sword only 28 ¼ in.

Overall in the scabbard 29 ¼ in.

Fantastic Hmong rifle in 32 cal. with 8 silver dos (bands) on the barrel . This example is an early one that is in original condition with out any restoration. These are not common at all and are hard to find unmolested . This is a large example at 54 ½ overall.

Barrel 47in.

Overall 54 1/2in.

I have never had a sword, dagger, chopper or an axe as thick as this beast! Man this thing is almost ¾ of an inch thick crazy. In hand it feels wicked all business. It makes you want to go chop something lol.. I think it maybe Burmese but could very well be Thai. All steel fittings with nice steel rings for decoration . The blade is pattern wield of good quality. There is a very nice engraving outlining the top portion of the blade.

Blade 14 in.

Overall 25 ½ in.

This is a remarkable Bronze Age sword/dagger . The condition is very high for this one almost 100% intact. The patina is very beautiful and mostly undisturbed. The design is superb the lines are very clean and refined just an elegant example. The Luristan Culture is know for the superb bronze implements that they created.

Blade 12 in.

Overall 16 in.

This Luristan spear is as good as it gets. The piece is 97% intact right down to the pin that holds the wooden shaft to the spear amazing! The craftsmanship is mind blowing for something this old. The patina is very fine and mostly undisturbed.

Blade 7 1/2 in.

Overall 16 3/8 in.

Am pleased to present this fine Seven-Ring Khanjar From Oman late 19th century early 20th century. Rhino hilt in Al Saidi Style. With brocade belt. The story of this style Jambiya is very interesting. This Khanjar is named after one of the Persian rulers of Oman, Sayyid Said Bin Saltan (1806-1856). His wife designed this hilt for him. So this type of Seven-Ring was for Royal families members only initially it is now worn by all Arabs.

Blade 7 1/4 in.

Overall 13 in.

Fine Koummya Dagger coming from Marrakech Morocco 1930’s. With a Rhino hilt with whole silver scabbard chased in classical Moroccan style. The workmanship is very high on this dagger.The condition is almost mint. Three indistinguishable small hallmarks in the scabbard.

Blade 7 1/2 in.

Overall in the scabbard 14 in.

A good Genoui Dagger 19th century with a 18th century blade fashioned out of a rapier tip. With a Rhino horn hilt with brass mounts. There is an old reference number on the back of the scabbard 30.512.B

Blade 13 1/8 in.

Overall 18 in.

This is a rare type of Moroccan dagger called a Genoui it is said the name is derived from Genoa, the city, as this type of dagger was probably influenced by the Genoese stilettos. The blade is much older than the mounts and needs more research. The fittings are wonderfully engraved a very unique dagger. There are some very interesting markings on the blade they look to me to be Fleur-de-lis. At any rate they could be a makers mark.

Blade 10 1/2 in.

Out of scabbard 15 5/8 in.

Overall in scabbard 17 1/2 in.

This is a very nice Ethiopian Gurade sword with a fine Wilkinson blade. The two piece hilt is massive and made of Rhino horn. A nice tight sword 19th century.

Blade 32 1/2 in.

Overall 37 3/4 inches

This fine Koummya is coming from Marrakech. The size of the hilt is very impressive cut from a single piece of Rhino horn. The dagger fitting and hilt are in excellent condition ,the carving is well executed . Unfortunately the blade has some pitting and a deep knick in the edge. Late 19th century early 20th century

Blade 8 in.

Out of scabbard 14 1/2 in.

Overall 17 in.

A very interesting pair of halberd Fangtian (Ji) Chinese that came out of an old collection that I admired for many years. The collector got these maybe 50 years ago, he was in his 90s when he passed. They are well forged very massive made for display am sure probably from the Victorian Period when these type things where all the rage.

Head 39 in.

overall 90 in.

A interesting Yao Shaman’s Ritual dagger with talismanic writing. It has a Dao Buddhist Command and states that it is Laozi’s Spiritual Sword.Could be from Southern Yunnan ,Western Guangxi or Northern Vietnam. Hilt wrapped in embroidered silk double wrapped with red silk outer layer. A very intriguing artifact with significant cultural meanings.

Blade9 1/2 in.

Overall 16 in.

This is a very interesting ring dagger clearly of Chinese origin. This example is in untouched original condition with its original sheath. This is a deadly sharp dagger that’s all business! I can imagine some bandit wielding this dagger. The hilt feels real good in hand, the cord wrap is just fantastic.

Blade 9 1/4 in.

Overall 14 in.

Oh this is a beast of a club. A Fijian Bowai club of epic proportions just massive! Finely craved grip outstanding patina..

Overall 45 in.

Circumference 7 1/4 in.