Interesting Ashanti ceremonial sword?

Andy Stevens · 12th December 2012, 11:07 AM

Thanks for the replies chaps.

The komfo anokye sword search proved very interesting and provides a lot of info on Ashanti history. Unfortunately we can offer little on the piece other than its dimensions which are as follows

Overall length: 52.5cm

Width at widest : 17cm

It does appear to have been cast and has never been sharpened. The pivot has only a very limited degree of movement and its purpose is obscure.

We seldom see Ashanti items and it was a lucky day for us to find this one. We added one of our victorian scrapbook cards of a mid 1800's interpretation of an Ashante warrior, he's romantic and kind of fun!

12th December 2012, 11:07 AM	#5
Andy Stevens Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 155	Thanks for the replies chaps. The komfo anokye sword search proved very interesting and provides a lot of info on Ashanti history. Unfortunately we can offer little on the piece other than its dimensions which are as follows Overall length: 52.5cm Width at widest : 17cm It does appear to have been cast and has never been sharpened. The pivot has only a very limited degree of movement and its purpose is obscure. We seldom see Ashanti items and it was a lucky day for us to find this one. We added one of our victorian scrapbook cards of a mid 1800's interpretation of an Ashante warrior, he's romantic and kind of fun! Attached Images