Basakpwa Short Sword
Yakoma / Ngbandi, Central African Republic
Copper, wood
Early 20th century

The basakpwa knife was danced during initiations and carried in parades, worn by the old and the rich. It was made by the Yakoma (who are sometimes considered a subgroup of the Ngbandi), who were the most renowned blacksmiths in the region (Elsen, De fer et de fierté, 2003).

13.875 :: 35 cm

InventoryID #13-2781

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