Unusually long SEME, Sword of the Massai, Africa - 12892


Up for sale is this unusually long Seme, the classical sword of the Massai people of East Africa. Probably the longest we have seen. Late 19C. 33 inches long, well forged blade widening toward the tip in a spear point shape, and with a strong central rib. Hide covered handle and scabbard. Total length 41 inches (compared to 26 inches in the common ones). Very good condition. It is shown below next to a more common size (But later) seme sword. This is the real authentic Massai sword, not one of the many traps sold to the tourist visiting Kenya and the neighboring countries.

 
 
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