African knife/short sword - ID?

Kipinga50 · 25th September 2012, 11:29 AM

Yes, this sword is attributed to people Fon of Dahomey, its shape is typical of this ethnic group.

Iain · 25th September 2012, 02:33 PM

Thanks everyone - had I known a little more about it I might have bid more! The range of shape and styles these seem to come in is fascinating.

25th September 2012, 11:29 AM	#1
Kipinga50 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sao Vicente Posts: 28	Yes, this sword is attributed to people Fon of Dahomey, its shape is typical of this ethnic group.

25th September 2012, 02:33 PM	#2
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	Thanks everyone - had I known a little more about it I might have bid more! The range of shape and styles these seem to come in is fascinating.