Sword of the sickle "podokwo"
Sword of the sickle "podokwo"
type ending in a crescent-moon shaped blade with balanced proportions.
Incised wrought iron, old patina from the
Mafa period, Cameroon, 19th century
50.5 x 20 cm
Bibliography: ELSEN (Yan), De fer et de fierté, ed. Cinq Continents, Milan, 2003, p.68-69 for a work of this type.
This relatively heavy model was used more to hit one's opponent than to be thrown. It is described as a weapon of prestige, and was part of the adult man's ceremonial dress, worn at official events as well as in public places. Automatically translated by DeepL. To see the original version, click here.
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Sword of the sickle "podokwo"
type ending in a crescent-moon shaped blade with balanced proportions.
Incised wrought iron, old patina from the
Mafa period, Cameroon, 19th century
50.5 x 20 cm
Bibliography: ELSEN (Yan), De fer et de fierté, ed. Cinq Continents, Milan, 2003, p.68-69 for a work of this type.
This relatively heavy model was used more to hit one's opponent than to be thrown. It is described as a weapon of prestige, and was part of the adult man's ceremonial dress, worn at official events as well as in public places. Automatically translated by DeepL. To see the original version, click here.
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