Chokwe weapons

drac2k · 18th May 2021, 07:47 PM

Pictures as promised. The sword blade is 21" x 2" wide.

Mefidk · 19th May 2021, 06:21 PM

The better pictures are a big help. Now I can see the remnants of the copper wire decoration on the hilt and pattern on the blade. Both suggest Yaka/Chokwe to me. Blade shape and size is consistent too. These usually have a leather covered hilt, often held in place by many brass studs. There are a couple of pictures on the site you linked to. Yaka are geographically close to Chokwe, and there is some cross over in weapons shapes and decoration.
Very nice blade, I agree.

drac2k · 19th May 2021, 08:40 PM

Thanks.

18th May 2021, 07:47 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,255	Antique Philippine Bolo,Old Filipino Sword,Antique Filipino Knife,Old Sword #3 Pictures as promised. The sword blade is 21" x 2" wide. Attached Images

19th May 2021, 06:21 PM	#2
Mefidk Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 157	The better pictures are a big help. Now I can see the remnants of the copper wire decoration on the hilt and pattern on the blade. Both suggest Yaka/Chokwe to me. Blade shape and size is consistent too. These usually have a leather covered hilt, often held in place by many brass studs. There are a couple of pictures on the site you linked to. Yaka are geographically close to Chokwe, and there is some cross over in weapons shapes and decoration. Very nice blade, I agree.

19th May 2021, 08:40 PM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,255	Thanks.