IS THIS NZAKARA OR WHAT?

[Flavio]

Hello, the seller of this short sword tells me that he has bought it in 1972 in south Sudan. The blade seems antique/old, but the handle is sure more recent and rather rough, badly finished. To me it seems Nzakara. What do you think?

[ariel]

What is Nzakara? Name of the dagger (if so, what are the distinguishing features)? Name of the tribe (who are they)?

[Flavio]

Hello Ariel. The Nzakara is a tribe that is located in the north of Congo/Zaire, near some other tribes like Azande, Bandia, Ngbandi etc..