Good Short Sword of the Ngombe, Africa - 7736
Up for sale is this good war sword of the Ngombe people from Zaire. Typical 15 inches wide blade, well forged and chiseled, with rear “ears” set with copper dots decorated with geometrical design. Wood handle covered with copper and grip bound with copper strips, ending with a steel ring pommel also bound with copper strips. Total 22 inches. Very good condition. Some damage to the copper cover . Pommel ring slightly loose. No scabbard. |