The sword of the day is the ikakalaka.

Also known as the konda, this sword originates in the Congo. Usually made to be one-handed weapons, and surprisingly light ones at that, the weight distribution made it an extremely effective slashing weapon. Like many types of sword, this one came to be seen as a symbol of status among the Mongo people who created it, and there are ornate ceremonial examples of the blade as well as more utilitarian ones.

The Sabre/Saber of the Manding (Mandingo) From West Sahara

The Sabre/Saber of the Manding, originating from the West Sahara, is a captivating emblem of the rich heritage and cultural legacy of the Manding people. This traditional sword, revered for its remarkable blend of artistry and practicality, holds a special place in the hearts of the West African community, particularly in regions such as Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, and…

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Deepeeka – Full Tang Egyptian Khopesh

This reproduction of the iconic and deeply curved sickle-sword of Ancient Egypt has dimensions that align much more closely with historic originals than many other production pieces. Many originals had blades of bronze or iron, but Deepeeka has taken advantage of modern metallurgy to give it a blade of C60 high carbon steel – a resilient and tough steel with properties very similar to 1060 high carbon steel. The deep curve of the blade hits hard and bites deeply into a target and the design makes great use of a central fuller groove to remove weight to give the sword a lively balance.

This Egyptian sword has a full tang blade construction to give it the most durable possible construction possible; two halves of polished wood are durably triple-riveted to the thick blade tang to fashion the hilt. Included with the sword is a thick and well-stitched sheath of genuine leather with antiqued brass peg retaining straps. A shoulder baldric for wear is sturdily stitched to the sheath.

A phenomenally blued and gilt steel shield, Mamluk Empire, ca. 1500, housed at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna.

Zande Shield South Sudan

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Un soldat britannique d'une armurerie installée dans le désert travaille sur un fusil-mitrailleur Bren – Campagne d’Afrique du Nord – 25 février 1942

Photographe : Lieutenant Vanderson - No. 1 Army Film and Photo Section, Army Film and Photographic Unit

©Imperial War Museums - E 8822

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The sword of the day is the akrafena.

The akrafena is an African sword from the Ashanti people of modern-day Ghana. It is a deeply symbolic weapon, and as such generally features numerous intricately made symbols on the hilt, blade, or sheath. Probably the most noteworthy feature of this weapon is the grip; the dual-globe design is quite distinctive, and not something found in any other sword I’ve seen. Like many other African swords, the akrafena also saw ritual use; swords used in this manner were often unsharpened.

The Beja - Beni Amer or Hadendoa Knife: A Cultural Symbol of the Beja Tribes

The Beja – Beni Amer or Hadendoa Knife is a fascinating piece of craftsmanship that holds deep historical and cultural significance. This exquisite dagger features a blade made of durable iron and a hilt carved from rich ebony wood, combining functionality with artistic elegance. The Beja people, comprising of five tribes, with the prominent sub-groups being the Hadendoa and Beni Amer, are…

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Deepeeka – Khopesh of the Pharaoh

This immaculately embellished and fully functional Ancient Egyptian Khopesh sword is adorned with the symbology of the serpent; the blade is forged from tempered C60 high carbon steel with a dark blued finish and a central snake ridge of copper. On both the base of the blade and hilt pommel, finely-cast and highly detailed snake fittings of antiqued brass give the sword an interest and dignity befitting the great Pharaoh. The grip is made from darkened carved wood and the blade is stoutly mounted into the hilt with triple-riveted copper rivets.

The sword is matched with a tough sheath of genuine leather with well-stitched construction and an integrated shoulder baldric for wear. Please be aware that the buttoned retaining straps are unable to function fully as the fittings on the base of the blade prevent full closure.

A Nimcha with a painted grip,

OaL: 25.2 in/64 cm

possibly Algeria, 17th-18th century, housed with the Royal Collection Trust.

African Massia Shield Kenya