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Cathey · 1st February 2022, 04:20 AM

Hi Guys

I picked this up at a local auction but no idea what it is. Any thoughts?

It is 18 ¼” (46.4 cm) long over all with a 13 ½” (34.4 cm) blade which is 2 ¾” (7 cm) wide at the swollen end. I had thought it might be a Songye, but I couldn’t find anything quite like it in Stones Glossary and African weapons are not my strong point.

1st February 2022, 04:20 AM	#1
Cathey Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: adelaide south australia Posts: 284	African dagger or short sword Hi Guys I picked this up at a local auction but no idea what it is. Any thoughts? It is 18 ¼” (46.4 cm) long over all with a 13 ½” (34.4 cm) blade which is 2 ¾” (7 cm) wide at the swollen end. I had thought it might be a Songye, but I couldn’t find anything quite like it in Stones Glossary and African weapons are not my strong point. Attached Images