Help to Identify African Knives / Swords

Tim Simmons · 12th October 2007, 08:59 PM

Hi Rod,
Instant service here tonight.

No 1. looks very much like a modern copy of a Zande and neighbours throwing knife.

No 2. Is what is known as a Shi knife, interesting that you show this as some people may say that a certain style indicates more age but seeing your example i am not sure that holds much water.

No 3. Is a seme could well be before the Mau Mau.

No 4. Is what Believe is a Ngombe/ Poto? knife from the Congo and look like it may be old.

12th October 2007, 08:59 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,890	Hi Rod, Instant service here tonight. No 1. looks very much like a modern copy of a Zande and neighbours throwing knife. No 2. Is what is known as a Shi knife, interesting that you show this as some people may say that a certain style indicates more age but seeing your example i am not sure that holds much water. No 3. Is a seme could well be before the Mau Mau. No 4. Is what Believe is a Ngombe/ Poto? knife from the Congo and look like it may be old.