short sword - Sheko - Central African Republic

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Description from the seller

From a renowned, old Cologne collection, this well-preserved short sword.
Special size -
Handle made of wood wrapped with copper wire.
Blade:
large, long blade, tapering in a C-shape with finely engraved line patterns.
Wrought iron / copper / brass wire
Circa 1900/1920
SHEKO - / Konda /Ethnie / DR. Kongo
Length: 58 cm
Width: 15 cm
The sword comes from private possession, acquired in the 1910s/1920s
The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell the goods and to export them.
No deliveries outside the EU

From a renowned, old Cologne collection, this well-preserved short sword.
Special size -
Handle made of wood wrapped with copper wire.
Blade:
large, long blade, tapering in a C-shape with finely engraved line patterns.
Wrought iron / copper / brass wire
Circa 1900/1920
SHEKO - / Konda /Ethnie / DR. Kongo
Length: 58 cm
Width: 15 cm
The sword comes from private possession, acquired in the 1910s/1920s
The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell the goods and to export them.
No deliveries outside the EU

Details

Indigenous object name
short sword
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Sheko
Country of Origin
Central African Republic
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Iron (cast/wrought)
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
58 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
4 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
GermanyVerified
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Objects sold
100%
Private

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