"Short Sword “genya” – Mbole/tetela/lokele, Drc"
Genya short sword from the DRC. The case is made of very old leather, covered on one side with punched metal elements. The knife is made of steel, incised with fine lines along its entire length, the wrist is covered with brass wires of two colors. On the top of the handle is the Barbier-Mueller collection number: BMG 1026-26. For sale, acquired in Paris in 2005. REGION: DRC MATERIAL: Iron PERIOD: Early 20th century DIMENSION: 72 x 15 cm (case), 35 x 8 cm (sword) (Base) 
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