Poto sword – Iron, Wood – Ngombe – Congo

These weapons were often forged for a specific person, indicating his hierarchical status in the community, his rank as a warrior, for example. The handles are also highly worked, surrounded by wire and copper bands wound or braided
Very nice specimen with great patina!
It was also used as a means of exchange: ” Currency”. The owner of this item was given some form of social status. The wooden handle is not stuck to the sword.