Sword

A sword, made with an iron blade, and a wooden handle inlaid bands of brass. The sheath is made from tooled leatherwork with a tassel, in Mandingo leatherwork, Mandingo here, refers to a type of craftsmanship associated with Muslim elites.

Further Information

• Type: Weapons, armour
• Object: Sword
• Materials: Leather, animal skin
• Culture Group: Mandingo
• Dimensions: 490mm [L] x 80mm [W] x 40mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1852
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Fawsett, James [Year Acquired: 1852]
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1852.930.36.b

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