African Sword Origin?

laEspadaAncha · 7th July 2011, 01:29 AM

So this sword came to me as part of a collection I acquired last year. I like it, and as I'm rotating a few pieces in/out of the displayed part of my African collection, I am hoping to learn more about it.

While the symmetrically-recurved blade looks to me as if it might serve a ceremonial function, this is the most "sword-like" (presumably central) African sword I have held… The 44cm / 17.25 inch blade (56 cm, or 22 inches overall) feels great & well-balanced in the hand... it feels like a real user.

The blade is two-toned, blackened in the shallow fullers on either side of a strong, forged medial ridge. It is doubled-edged. The waisted hilt is one piece, and looks to be well-aged with honest patina. The tang is peened at the pommel. The scabbard is one-piece hide, stitched with fiber.

Any feedback re: origin would be greatly appreciated…

Thanks…

Chris

7th July 2011, 01:29 AM	#1
laEspadaAncha Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 608	African Sword Origin? So this sword came to me as part of a collection I acquired last year. I like it, and as I'm rotating a few pieces in/out of the displayed part of my African collection, I am hoping to learn more about it. While the symmetrically-recurved blade looks to me as if it might serve a ceremonial function, this is the most "sword-like" (presumably central) African sword I have held… The 44cm / 17.25 inch blade (56 cm, or 22 inches overall) feels great & well-balanced in the hand... it feels like a real user. The blade is two-toned, blackened in the shallow fullers on either side of a strong, forged medial ridge. It is doubled-edged. The waisted hilt is one piece, and looks to be well-aged with honest patina. The tang is peened at the pommel. The scabbard is one-piece hide, stitched with fiber. Any feedback re: origin would be greatly appreciated… Thanks… Chris Attached Images