Mambele Sickle Sword

[CharlesS]

Many of the sickle swords had the function of going around the enormous shields of the various peoples of the region. Eventually, they became status symbols. Some of the heavier Ngombe/Ngbandi ones were even used as executioner's swords I believe.

[Sajen]

Sorry, double post!

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by CharlesS

Many of the sickle swords had the function of going around the enormous shields of the various peoples of the region.

This is exactly what I read somewhere, this "swords" was used to pull down the enemys shields. But I don't know if this is correct.
In "panga na visu" it's written on page 132 that this knives are from the Ngombe, Doko, Poto, Budja and Ngbandi and called bero or mambeli.
Here is an interesting video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTgmxKjY--c

Regards,
Detlef