African Sword?

Araña_del_Sol · 19th January 2025, 10:43 PM

This appears to be one of the many variations of the hwi of the Fon people (Dahomey Kingdom). Below is a Fon sword from my collection with similar motifs and design elements for comparison.

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drac2k · 20th January 2025, 05:06 AM

Once again thanks to all for the informed collective comments! Based on the geometric designs on the blade and the handle I think that it is indeed a Dahomey sword.

19th January 2025, 10:43 PM	#1
Araña_del_Sol Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 60	This appears to be one of the many variations of the hwi of the Fon people (Dahomey Kingdom). Below is a Fon sword from my collection with similar motifs and design elements for comparison. - ADS Attached Images

20th January 2025, 05:06 AM	#2
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Once again thanks to all for the informed collective comments! Based on the geometric designs on the blade and the handle I think that it is indeed a Dahomey sword.