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

The blacksmiths of the Mongo complex of peoples to which the Saka belong produced a highly varies assortment of knives in this general style. This leaf-shape knife was reportedly used for fighting but also held as a weapon of prestige. Knives of this type could be found in the possession of every adult male among the Saka and their neighbors (Westerdijk, African Metal Implements, 1984).

14.5 in :: 37 cm

InventoryID #13-2006

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