The Yaka sword is a distinctive traditional weapon from Central Africa, most commonly associated with the Yaka...
African Swords
African swords have a rich history that spans centuries, playing important roles in the cultures, warfare, and symbolism of various African societies. These swords were not only tools of combat but also often held spiritual, ceremonial, and social significance. Different regions of Africa developed distinct sword-making traditions, with unique styles, materials, and designs that reflected the local environment, craftsmanship, and martial needs.
The Luba Prestige Sword is a ceremonial weapon from Central Africa, traditionally used by the Luba people...
Among the most distinctive weapons of Central Africa, the Azande throwing sword is a remarkable combination of...
The Mandinka short sword is a traditional weapon from West Africa, primarily associated with the Mandinka people...
The Mossi Cavalry Sword is a striking and historically significant weapon from West Africa, associated with the...
The Flyssa is a distinctive blade from the Kabyle and related Berber communities of northern Algeria. In...
The Mandinka sword, also known as the Manding or Mandingo sword, is associated with Mandinka and other...
The bakatwa is the ceremonial double-edged dagger or short sword of the Shona peoples of Zimbabwe. It...
The akrafena is the emblematic sword of the Ashanti within the wider Akan world of Ghana. It...
The Moroccan curved saif is the characteristic cut-and-thrust sword of the Maghreb from the late medieval to...