RARE OLD AFRICAN SWORD WITH PAINTED & DECORATED CASE ORIGINAL - FROM FANTASTIC NEW YORK PRIVATE COLLECTION Start Price USD 295.00 Current Price USD 295.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, August 28, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 Location New York, New York See more about 'RARE OLD AFRICAN SWORD WITH PAINTED & DECORATED CASE' Description You are bidding on very unique, Original and Gorgeous and Rare Tribal African Sword with a Beutifully Ornamented and Painted wood case.   This is one of the most unique items i am offering from this collection.   The painting and decoration details of the case and the carvings on the blade are amazing. There is also a small knife attached in its small case. The case is decorated with teeth, some leather and trimmings.   I am proud to announce that I will have the privilege to sell a part of an outsdanding African Art Collection of more than     150 Original and Authentic Antique Decorative items (Bronzes, Statues, Masks & Carvings) that I bought a while ago from a fantastic New York private collection / estate auction sale.   This item is part of a third group of authentic images from that collection (the first and second ones have already been fully sold - and I kept a few to my collection)   They are all authentic and from reliable sources and have been part of the same collection for a long time.   I do have a large collection (in New York and Miami- of more than 100 pieces) of African images but don't have a very extensive knowledge about African Art. I just collect them because I absolutelly love Tribal Original Art. My favotite is art from Nigeria.   I will try to describe the item as close as possible to what has been reported to me when I bought this collection.   In this item's case I don't know where it comes from. Maybe an expert will identify the specifics of this piece.   I do not know the exact age of these Statues but I know that all the items from that New york collection have been with the same owner for many years (some of the items for more than 30 years).   My price for this item is very reasonable in comparisson to similar items on line.   CONDITION: I will try my best to report the accurate condition of all images I am offering on ebay. This is a tribal item and buyer must understand that the surface is not smooth. There is the typical scratching and wear to the surface and edges of the statue.  There is some dirt/dust to the surface (see photos). There are some small chips around the case. The blade is dirty and has some oxidation. This is old and is sold as is.   Otherwise the figure is in good condition with the typical wear of old African Statues due to aging and use which adds character to this absolutely stunning and important collector's item.   PLEASE DO NOT BID IF YOU ARE NOT SURE ABOUT IT.   The carving details are gorgeous.   Please see pictures and feel free to ask me any questions about this item. It measures (at tallest, widest and deepest points):   With The Case: 29"Long (73.7cm)   Without the Case: 25"Deep (63.5cm) PLEASE READ THIS: I am an extremely honest person and have excellent reputation and feedback on ebay (feel free to check it). I will make everything possible to make any ebay transaction a smooth and positive experience. I will also try to describe the item as accurate as possible. Feel free to ask me any questions and for additional photos.   I only offer unique high quality items bought from very diverse sources, collections and estates.   I’ll be offering other important art images, paintings, photographs and antiques on ebay.   Bid with confidence.   Good Luck   __________________________________________________________________     Place a Bid!