Null SHORT SWORD From the Boa tribe of northern DR Congo, possibly early 19th ce…

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SHORT SWORD From the Boa tribe of northern DR Congo, possibly early 19th century. Narrow ribbed iron blade with round drip hole. Small handle in very worn wood decorated with wire wrapped in metal. Good state. Dim.: 51 cm.

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SHORT SWORD From the Boa tribe of northern DR Congo, possibly early 19th century. Narrow ribbed iron blade with round drip hole. Small handle in very worn wood decorated with wire wrapped in metal. Good state. Dim.: 51 cm.

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