The Manding (Mandingo) are West African people that now live in Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, and Senegal. Their traditional sword comprises a saber like blade, guard less leather grip and scabbard with exquisite leather work. We offer here for sale such a sword. 23 inches long curved blade, leather grip and leather scabbard with leaf shaped widening tip, entirely tooled and decorated. Of special interest are the tassel and the big round leather knobs with colorful plaited leather strips. Total length 33 inches. Good condition. Minor nicks on the edge. Worn and damaged leather work and missing parts of tassels. Open scabbard seams. Very low price.