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TVV · 18th September 2023, 07:11 PM

This is almost certainly a sword from Western Africa. The leather over cloth is typical of mandingo swords, and the pommel has some similarities as well. The blade could be a 19th century trade blade, or even an older blade that was repurposed.

18th September 2023, 07:11 PM	#2
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	This is almost certainly a sword from Western Africa. The leather over cloth is typical of mandingo swords, and the pommel has some similarities as well. The blade could be a 19th century trade blade, or even an older blade that was repurposed.