Sword
Sengele
Description
Subject Matter:
This is a ceremonial sword. It was not forged for the purposes of warfare. It is a design that has been adopted by several groups in central Africa, including the Nkundu, Zobo, Loki, and Teke. The double arching blades in particular were an influence from a history of trade with the Ngombe and other groups in the northwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Physical Description:
The wooden handle of this sword has two sharp projections at its end. The blade is wide and has a double-arched end.
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