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SHORT SWORD called ntsakh or fa
First half of the 20th century
Fang culture, Cameroon
Steel, iron, brass, wood
Total length : 39,1 ; Blade length : 25 cm
Double-edged blade decorated with geometrical motifs reminiscent of the tattoos of this culture.
Coiled iron and brass fastening.
Straight guard slightly curved.
Wooden handle covered with brass.
Item number : 325
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Ref: LAR1TEBMKN