Salampasu dagger, sword South Congo

[Miguel]

Originally Posted by gp

Date provided was 50ies-60ies but seller told me Africa was not his speciality...
he was told is was a Salampasu dagger, sword from the South of Congo

steel blade, wooden handle, scabbard wood with leather and rattan
total lenght 54,5 cm

Your thoughts ?

Hi gp

The seller was correct it is Salampasu or Lwelwa see Panga na Visu page 213 plate 509 I am sorry but I can't help with the date

Regards

Miguel