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These heavy and terrible weapons of war were produced by the BOA but mainly traded with the ZANDE.
The wide pointed blade has a circular hole and is decorated with deep grooves.
The piece connecting the blade to the handle was not crafted with openwork but has deep engraved vertical lines. 
The wooden handle is completely wrapped with thin, red, copper wire attached with eight iron hooks.

L: about. 53.50 cm.
L (handle): approximately 9 cm.
Weight: 430 grams.

Ex. Belgian colonial collection.
See "Afrikanische Waffen," Fischer & Zirngibl, page 63, figure 89 (56 cm – wrapped with iron!).

Slightly corroded, heavy,  iron blade.
Deep engravings on blade and ridge of the handle.
Cutting edges in perfect condition.
Beautiful oxidation red patina on copper wire.
Original eight iron hooks.

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Ca 1910-1920 - Very good condition

Short sword - BOA/ZANDE - Ex Belgian Congo

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