Congolese Ikakalaka Sword
Aug 16, 2013 7:04:38 GMT
Post by Jack Loomes on Aug 16, 2013 7:04:38 GMT
Region: Congo region, central Africa (possibly Kundu, Konda, Lia, Mpama, or Kutu people)
Artifact Type: Ikakalaka (short sword)
Date: 1800s-early 1900s
Materials: Steel; brass; wood
Weight: 14 oz.
Length: 20 1/4" O.L.
Source: users.wpi.edu/~virtualarmory/CollectionIQP/artifact.pl?anum=1605
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