Short Sword
Ngandu / Saka, D.R. Congo
Iron, wood, copper
Early 20th century

The Ngandu and Saka, who live along the Maringa and Tshuapa Rivers in west-central D.R. Congo, created short swords with this distinctive blade and handle shape. 

The blacksmiths of the Mongo complex produced a highly varied assortment of knives with a leaflike shape such as this example. While primarily functioning as prestige weapons, they could also be used in combat (Elsen, De Fer et De fierté, 2003; Zirngibl & Kubetz, Panga Na Visu, 2009).

16.625 in :: 42 cm

InventoryID #13-2908

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