Machete
Work tool and at the same time combat machete.
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Weapons and ceremonial weapons
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CEREMONY WEAPONS Like the scepters and the batons of command are symbols of power and authority that denote the rank of the person who holds them. They are not weapons of combat, which is the same as weapons, but as their name indicates they are destined to be carried in ceremonies and official acts. They are copies or imitations of real weapons, which have the same appearance but not the same effectiveness, although they are usually more decorated and presented with a more attractive appearance. Mazes, swords, daggers and axes are the most used ceremonial weapons by kings, chiefs and dignitaries in traditional Africa.
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Ballesta
A clear and hard wood whale used by the Pygmies of Angola and Namibia for hunting and defence.
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Duster
The duster has the classic form of horn duster.
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Percussion gun
Lobi percussion gun, handmade, reserved for the use of a king or a remarkable.
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Shield
Defense shield in past and present times of ceremony. In its center stands out in relief a male mask kifwébé.
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Circuit Knife
A knife called circumcision, which is also used for the excision suffered by young men and women at the end of the…
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Sacrifice knife
Knife with blade in the form of spear tip and double handle grip, used for sacrifices.
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Knife
Knife with blade forged in hot hammers and leather cover with geometric drawings.
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Knife
Knife for current use.
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Lancer Assele Knife
Because of geographical circumstances, the Bakota had to perfect the art of war, which was often a matter of hand-to-hand struggle.
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Knife
Small knife between clothes. Its handle represents a Biiga fertility doll.
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Little Ngabo Shield
Old child's shield, with beautiful dark patina, which reproduces the combat shields of the adults in which the mask appears kifwébécharacteristic…
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Ceremony Shield
Old child's shield, with beautiful dark patina, which reproduces the combat shields of the adults in which the mask appears kifwébé,…
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Knife
Haussa knife from the Katsiki region in northern Cameroon.
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Sacrifice knife
Knife intended for the slaughter of animals but also used for other uses.
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Pigmeo pitch
Lance pole in light and hard wood.
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Pigmeo pitch
The spearpole in light and hard wood. Its iron tip is pointed heart-shaped.
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Indigenous arrows
Two crafted arrows by the hunter himself.
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Pigmeo pitch
Astile spear in light and hard wood.
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Pigmeo pitch
Astile spear in light and hard wood.
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Pigmeo pitch
Spear with clear and strong wood astile. The tip of the lance, it carries geometrical filigranas engraved in the sleeve.
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Nail
Little defense dagger to be concealed in the dress. Handle and guard in aluminum with horn mounts.
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Sword
Sword defense. Copper handle.
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Knife
Wide alveolated blade, with embossed lines. Black handle with thick rear edge for better grip of the weapon.
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