SHORT SWORD called "Ntsakh" or "Fa"

Fang Culture, Gabon

First half of the 20th century

Wood, iron and metal slats

Long. total: 31 cm

Long. sword: 30.8 cm

Cylindrical wooden rocket sword with characteristic double-edged iron blade and double spurs, incised at the heel with geometric patterns in a cartouche. It retains its sheath made of two wooden slats assembled with iron wires.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Ref.LP1722