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 (sometime of French or other European origin), guard less leather grip and scabbard with exquisite leather work. We offer here for sale such one sword which were carried only by man of high standing. 25 inches long curved blade with a shallow fuller, leather grip and leather scabbard with leaf shaped widening tip, tooled and decorated. Of special interest are the tassel, belt and harnesses and the big round leather knobs with colorful plaited leather strips. Total length 33 inches. Good condition. Few pitted spots and edge nicks on the blade. Some losses to the leather work and one knob missing. All in all a very attractive piece at a very reasonable price.