Short sword West Africa

[Pertinax]

This form of hilt of swords and knives is characteristic of the tribes of West Africa, possibly the Akan people, who founded the state of Ashanti (in some sources Asante) or Bole.

The shape of the handle is also characteristic of other tribes that inhabited the Kingdoms of Dahomey, Benin and neighboring states.

Total length in sheath - 470 mm, sword length - 460 mm, blade length - 335 mm, blade width at the hilt - 37 mm, blade thickness - 5 mm, weight - 292 g

I would appreciate your comment.

Regards, Yuri

[gp]

it has some similarities with these 2 Mandingo daggers ( 36 - 42cm )

[Pertinax]

Originally Posted by gp

it has some similarities with these 2 Mandingo daggers ( 36 - 42cm )

Thank you gp

I saw these daggers.

It is possible that this is Mandingo; it seems to me that it is not possible to accurately attribute it in view of the fact that tribes migrated to this territory, some states disappeared, and new ones were formed.

Regards, Yuri

[gp]

some more on its style:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ngo#post258555


http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1687

[David R]

Well I dunno where its from, but I like it. A very nice piece.

[Pertinax]

Originally Posted by gp

some more on its style:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ngo#post258555


http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1687

Thank you gp

I will collect more information

Regards, Yuri

[gp]

Originally Posted by Pertinax

Thank you gp

I will collect more information

Regards, Yuri

You're welcome Yuri !

best regards


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