Zande Iron Sword in Sheath with Wood Handle Congo
Width: 5.0
Depth: 2.0
Description
A well-made Asante iron sword with a lightweight wood handle can be used as a walking cane.
The Zande are a Central African people who speak a language from the Adamawa-Ubangi branch of the Niger-Congo family. Their homeland stretches across the Nile-Congo drainage divide, with communities living in South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic. They inhabit regions ranging from northern savanna to southern rainforest, landscapes well-suited for both agriculture and hunting. Today, the Zande are known for their fine craftsmanship in iron, clay, and wood. By the end of the 20th century, their population had grown to over 3.8 million.
In Sheath:
Height (In) 36.0
Width (In) 5.0
Depth (In) 2.0
Outside of Sheath:
Height (In): 26.0
Width (In) 5.0
Depth (In) 2.0
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Approximate Age: Early to Mid 20th Century
People: Asante
Country of Origin: Ghana
Other Dimensions: Outside of Sheath: Sword is 26 (In) long.
Material
Condition
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
