7th July 2011, 01:29 AM | #1 |
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African Sword Origin?
So this sword came to me as part of a collection I acquired last year. I like it, and as I'm rotating a few pieces in/out of the displayed part of my African collection, I am hoping to learn more about it.
While the symmetrically-recurved blade looks to me as if it might serve a ceremonial function, this is the most "sword-like" (presumably central) African sword I have held… The 44cm / 17.25 inch blade (56 cm, or 22 inches overall) feels great & well-balanced in the hand... it feels like a real user. The blade is two-toned, blackened in the shallow fullers on either side of a strong, forged medial ridge. It is doubled-edged. The waisted hilt is one piece, and looks to be well-aged with honest patina. The tang is peened at the pommel. The scabbard is one-piece hide, stitched with fiber. Any feedback re: origin would be greatly appreciated… Thanks… Chris |
7th July 2011, 01:41 AM | #2 |
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I've seen an extremely similar spear blade presented as Ashanti, but don't know the accuracy of that....
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7th July 2011, 03:09 AM | #3 |
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For a non-African example of swords that serate with big, symetrical, pointed serations, BTW, see ancient Etruscan swords.
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8th July 2011, 10:58 AM | #4 |
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Hi
Looks a good old, honest knife from the Congo, nice having the sheath. I can't find an exact match for it in my books, but could be Konda tribe. Its often difficult to ascribe Congo weapons exactly I find, as there were many crossover influences. Regards. |
8th July 2011, 12:32 PM | #5 |
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Very nice sword. Good to have the sheath.
I'm almost certain it comes from the Konda tribe in Congo. |
8th July 2011, 05:06 PM | #6 |
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Thank you Tom, Colin & Freddy...
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