Hwi Prestige Sword - Benin, Fon Culture, Early 20th Century Or Earlier
Prestigious Hwi saber - Benin, Fon culture, early 20th century or earlier
At the heart of the Fon culture of the ancient kingdom of Dahomey (sometimes called Abomey), this type of saber was worn as a badge of rank by the Fon.Abomey), this type of saber was worn as a badge of rank by the court'scourt dignitaries.
Wooden handle with brass ferrule near the hilt. Brass hilt and thick brass wire quillon wound in a spiral (the second quillon has been cut off).
Single-edged blade with counter-edge strongly pronounced on the second half of the blade towards the tip.
Weight 307gr
Length 59cm
Blade length 39cm
At the heart of the Fon culture of the ancient kingdom of Dahomey (sometimes called Abomey), this type of saber was worn as a badge of rank by the Fon.Abomey), this type of saber was worn as a badge of rank by the court'scourt dignitaries.
Wooden handle with brass ferrule near the hilt. Brass hilt and thick brass wire quillon wound in a spiral (the second quillon has been cut off).
Single-edged blade with counter-edge strongly pronounced on the second half of the blade towards the tip.
Weight 307gr
Length 59cm
Blade length 39cm
450 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Condition of use
Reference (ID): 1752187
Availability: In stock
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