Manding dagger/short-sword?

[Kirk]

Originally Posted by Lew

The sword looks to be from Senegal. The photo of the man with the spear is of the Dan tribe based on the style of the spear. Below is an example of a Manding dagger that was in my collection a few years ago. too bad there is no scabbard with your sword it would help identify it for sure.

Hey Lew
Its unfortunate that it didn't come with a scabbard. It would have helped in identification and cataloging of these old and overlooked pieces.

By the way, have you come across any pieces that are indigenous to the Wollof or Serer people of Senegal? I've never heard or come across one, but for a people to be surrounded by cultures which use swords and daggers (Tuareg, Mande, and Berber) I find it strange that none of their weapons have been found or identified.