Original Central African 19th Century Poto Ngombe Peoples Ingonda “Prestige” Sword With “Leaf” Style Wide Short Sword - 2 Items Manufacture Type_Original Items This style was marketed as

This style was marketed as a military hair brush with a sterling silver decorative crest mounted on the handle

eventually reducing the caliber to 4 Linjers

5" woven wire rings at mid shaft and shaft base

Regimental Number WR/32646

Original Central African 19th Century Poto Ngombe Peoples Ingonda “Prestige” Sword With “Leaf” Style Wide Short Sword - 2 Items Manufacture Type_Original Items This style was marketed asOriginal 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