Help to ID this Congolese weapon

Jim McDougall · 24th March 2009, 05:50 PM

Very nice piece Louis Pierre! and nicely done quick response Redsabre!!

I think one interesting aspect of these African tribal weapons is the intriguing decorative motif, markings and symbolism on the blades. It would be most interesting to look into the motifs used in the material culture of these tribes to learn more on where decoration ends, and key tribal symbolism begins.

All best regards,
Jim

24th March 2009, 05:50 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,194	Very nice piece Louis Pierre! and nicely done quick response Redsabre!! I think one interesting aspect of these African tribal weapons is the intriguing decorative motif, markings and symbolism on the blades. It would be most interesting to look into the motifs used in the material culture of these tribes to learn more on where decoration ends, and key tribal symbolism begins. All best regards, Jim