I bought myself a christmas present...

Matt Splatt · 17th December 2007, 01:31 AM

Santa visited a little early and left this sword. I am very pleased with it. It seems quite old and unmessed around with. It's a shape that Mr. Fischer and Mr. Zirngbil identify as Mondejembo but it has the same decorations as many of the blades they attribute to the Ngala. If anyone out there can enlighten me I would appreciate it. As always I would welcome any thoughts. Oh yeah and MERRY CHRISTMAS (and or whatever traditional celebration you practice).

Freddy · 17th December 2007, 08:34 AM

Nice present (I hope Santa won't forget me

)

This is a double execution sword from Congo. It can be attributed to the following tribes : NGOMBE, DOKO.

There are quite some variations on the same design. This slender form is more a parade or dance knife, than a real weapon.

According to Christian Gosseau in the book execution knives and derivatives (Tribal Arms Monographs, vol 1/n°2 - 1997) this type of knife was also used by the Konda and the tribes round lake Leopold II)

Matt Splatt · 19th December 2007, 08:25 PM

Thanks Freddy, great information as always.

17th December 2007, 01:31 AM	#1
Matt Splatt Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31	I bought myself a christmas present... Santa visited a little early and left this sword. I am very pleased with it. It seems quite old and unmessed around with. It's a shape that Mr. Fischer and Mr. Zirngbil identify as Mondejembo but it has the same decorations as many of the blades they attribute to the Ngala. If anyone out there can enlighten me I would appreciate it. As always I would welcome any thoughts. Oh yeah and MERRY CHRISTMAS (and or whatever traditional celebration you practice). Attached Images

17th December 2007, 08:34 AM	#2
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	Nice present (I hope Santa won't forget me ) This is a double execution sword from Congo. It can be attributed to the following tribes : NGOMBE, DOKO. There are quite some variations on the same design. This slender form is more a parade or dance knife, than a real weapon. According to Christian Gosseau in the book execution knives and derivatives (Tribal Arms Monographs, vol 1/n°2 - 1997) this type of knife was also used by the Konda and the tribes round lake Leopold II)

19th December 2007, 08:25 PM	#3
Matt Splatt Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31	Thanks Freddy, great information as always.