SHORT SWORD called ntsakh or fa

First half of the 20th century

Fang Culture, Cameroon

Steel, iron, brass, wood

Long. total: 39.1; Long. blade: 25 cm

Double-edged blade decorated with geometric patterns reminiscent of the tattoos of this culture.

Coiled iron and brass fixture.

Slightly curved right guard.

Wooden handle covered with brass.

Ref. : 325

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