Original Central African 19th Century Poto Ngombe Peoples Ingonda “Prestige” Sword With “Leaf” Style Wide Short Sword - 2 Items Manufacture Type_Original Items 5" woven wire rings at

5" woven wire rings at mid shaft and shaft base

they went for the Mauser 91

The barrel of just about 39 inches bears Belgian E

which were originally intended for use with floatation "pillows"

The Martini–Henry was copied on a large scale by North-West Frontier Province gunsmiths

Original Central African 19th Century Poto Ngombe Peoples Ingonda “Prestige” Sword With “Leaf” Style Wide Short Sword - 2 Items Manufacture Type_Original Items 5" woven wire rings atOriginal Items: Only One Lot of 2 Available. Before guns and modern arms, humans had to defend themselves. During the pre colonial times, Africans created unique weapons that were used in wars, ritual celebrations, grazing, hunting, and sometimes as emblems of power and prestige. Among the notable African weapons used are spears, bows, shields, arrows, and swords for some communities. The items in this lot: Poto Ngombe Prestige Short Sword: These