African Azande Mambele sickle sword of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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African Azande Mambele Sickle Sword

$819.00

African Azande Mambele sickle sword of the Democratic Republic of Congo.  These African sickle swords have a wide variety of forms and are found over a wide area north-east Congo, among the Bandia, Benge, Mongelima, Nzakara, Zande, Boa and Mangbetu tribes. There is no consensus as to which form can be associated (if at all) with a particular group. This variety is commonly called Azande.

Late 19th to early 20th century.

Length: 75 cm / 29.5 inches

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African Azande Mambele sickle sword of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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