Curved Sword with Sheath

An unusual curved sword with a leather sheath. The sword blade has an unsharpened pointed tip; the sheath is made of embossed leather and a flattened, leaf-shaped, end.

Further Information

• Type: Weapons, armour
• Object: Curved Sword with Sheath
• Materials: Leather, animal skin, Metal
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 840mm [L] x 110mm x 50mm
• Production Date: Pre 1970
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Unknown
• Museum: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
• Accession Number: BMAG:WA509592

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