Mandingo (?) sword

roanoa · 11th May 2009, 07:40 PM

Here is a lovely sword looking for a new home... Pretty sound shape, aside from the separated stiching at the grip. The leather tip of the scabbard is a bit worn too. Quite unusual in the fact that it has two sections wrapped in cheeta (?) fur. Asking $175.

ericlaude · 11th May 2009, 10:34 PM

Hello,
Your item is a BAULE or MALINKE tribes original sword (Ivory coast).Same family of mandingo

roanoa · 15th May 2009, 03:44 AM

Any offer?

11th May 2009, 07:40 PM	#1
roanoa Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 235	Mandingo (?) sword Here is a lovely sword looking for a new home... Pretty sound shape, aside from the separated stiching at the grip. The leather tip of the scabbard is a bit worn too. Quite unusual in the fact that it has two sections wrapped in cheeta (?) fur. Asking $175. Attached Images

11th May 2009, 10:34 PM	#2
ericlaude Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 187	Mandingo Hello, Your item is a BAULE or MALINKE tribes original sword (Ivory coast).Same family of mandingo

15th May 2009, 03:44 AM	#3
roanoa Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 235	Any offer?