Printed from Woolley & Wallis

Description

Three West African swords, of the Mandinka people, each having a curved and fullered blade of European type, and flamboyant hide mounting with woven details including: tapering hilts interrupted by broad discs and with angular brass pommels, scabbard with swollen portions towards the lower ends, large hemispherical elements to the suspension points, tassels; each accompanied by a small pouch or satchel decorated in the same manner. [3]