Curved Sword

An unusual sword, or machete, with a curved fat blade, with four ridges running along its length. The hilt is carved of wood, with two knobs, and the sheath is made from raw hide. A very similar example is known to have been collected by Henry McCormack in 1832, so this may also be of a very early date.

Further Information

  • Type: Weapons, armour
  • Object: Curved Sword
  • Materials: Metal, Wood, Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 590mm [L] x 260mm [W] x 60mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1868
  • Associated Places: Calabar;Liberia
  • Associated People: Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt-Rivers
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.4817.a

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