Benin sword
Mike:
I have a similar one that I picked up a few years ago. It was said to come from Benin too. Mine has a straight blade. Your's is much more interesting in shape. "Heavy and solid" is somewhat of an understatement -- these are a real handful. Not something I would want to use to defend myself in a fight (much too heavy and slow), but they would certainly make a great beheading implement!
Ian.
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