TERA Gallery - African Art and Antiquities

"Altering The Way You View The World Of Art"
Type of Object:
    Poto Sword

    The powerful symmetric form and  construction of this knife
    is equal only to its overall beauty.  These swords were
    reserved for dignitaries as a sign of distinction.

    This is an excellent presentation of this sword.  It  has great
    detail, and a decorative blade with copper plated hilt. The
    skin of an animal covering the hilt was said to contain
    certain magic substances  which gave the object magic
    powers.

Ethnic Group:
    Ngombe Society
    Doko Society
    Poto Society

Country of Origin:  
    Congo

Material:
    Iron
    Brass
    Leopard fur

Dimensions:
    24"


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