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Hi Guys
I picked this up last week about a 10 on Tims fish and chips scale ![]() Lew |
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hi Lew,
I believe you are hooked into African weapons, no ? An incurable desease ! This is a sabre used by the following tribes living in Congo : Ngbandi, Ngombe, Doko, Mbuja. It's a real weapon, not a ceremonial piece. Tomorrow, I will post a picture of a similar piece, but with a difference... |
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Is the sword swung with the inner or outer edge in front? Lew |
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Here is the promised pic.
It comes from the book 'Seltene Afrikanische Waffen' (rare African short weapons) by Manfred A. Zirngibl (1983, p 58). In his book, he states that this piece only has a decorative or ornamental function. Length : 67 cm. ![]() If I'm correct, both edges of your sword are sharpened. These swords were used to hit an opponent who is carrying a big shield. I guess it's used with the inner edge in front. In this way, one can go round the shield to hit the opponent. Anyway, the other edge can also be used if necessary. |
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