Luba sword
| Luba sword | |
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| Weapon type: | sword |
| Designations: | Luba |
| Use: | weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
Africa , ethnic groups from Africa |
| Distribution: | Africa |
| Overall length: | about 49 cm |
| Handle: | Wood |
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The Luba sword is a weapon from Africa.
description
The Luba sword has a double-edged, broad blade. The blade has a double central ridge, which is divided into three sections in the local area . The blade widens from the handle to the location. After about two-thirds of the total length, the blade is notched on the cutting edge and then widens towards the location to come together to a typical weapon location. The place is slightly rounded. The booklet is made of wood and is round. There are several versions. The Luba sword is used by ethnic groups in Africa.
Individual evidence
- ^ Johanna Agthe , Karin Strauss: Waffen aus Zentral-Afrika , Verlag Museum für Völkerkunde, Frankfurt am Main , 1985, page 123, ISBN 978-3-88270-354-2