African knife/short sword - ID?

colin henshaw · 25th September 2012, 07:51 AM

I agree with Tim - West African - probably Dahomey/Yoruba. An interesting piece.

Kipinga50 · 25th September 2012, 10:29 AM

Yes, this sword is attributed to people Fon of Dahomey, its shape is typical of this ethnic group.

Iain · 25th September 2012, 01:33 PM

Thanks everyone - had I known a little more about it I might have bid more! The range of shape and styles these seem to come in is fascinating.

25th September 2012, 07:51 AM	#1
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	I agree with Tim - West African - probably Dahomey/Yoruba. An interesting piece.

25th September 2012, 10:29 AM	#2
Kipinga50 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sao Vicente Posts: 28	Yes, this sword is attributed to people Fon of Dahomey, its shape is typical of this ethnic group.

25th September 2012, 01:33 PM	#3
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,717	Thanks everyone - had I known a little more about it I might have bid more! The range of shape and styles these seem to come in is fascinating.