Congo swords and Knives

[Miguel]

Originally Posted by Sajen

A good overview gives "panga na visu" from Zirngibl/Kubetz also when the descriptions in German. I think that the knives are more regional as you can attribute them to a special group and you need to be a good specialist to attribute a knife special to a small ethnic group.

Regards,
Detlef

Hi Detlef[, I realise that it is very difficult to attribute these knives to a particular ethnic group due to the large number of such groups in the Congo and the similarity of form and decoration that many of these weapons have to each other but I was just hoping that one of our very knowledgeable members on African weapons may know and care to share his knowledge but from the lack of response it doesn't seem so. Thanks to yourself and Vandoo for your replies.
Regards
Miguel