"Short Sword “mambeli” - Congo (drc)"
Short sword produced in large quantities. Their success gave rise to countless local variants or to freer interpretations designed by neighboring peoples. These swords were most often simply slipped behind the belt. They have a typical handle, reinforced by a winding of iron strips. REGION: Congo - Boa, Angba, Hanga MATERIAL: Iron, Wood PERIOD: 20th century DIMENSIONS: 53 cm / Blade: 44 cm 
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