Nshaal
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| Weapon type: | knife |
| Designations: | Nshaal |
| Use: | Status weapon |
| Distribution: | Africa , near Cuba and Dengese |
| Overall length: | approx. 35-40 cm |
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The Nshaal is an African knife . It was used as a status weapon by the Cuba and Dengese .
description
The Nshaal has a broad, double-edged blade. The blade has a very strong central ridge. Often there are decorative perforations or chasings . The blade is usually made of steel , with some specimens it is made of copper . The handle is made of wood and has a conical knob . The booklet is also decorated in many ways, e.g. B. with hammered tin flakes or with windings made of brass wire .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Manfred A. Zirngibl , Alexander Kubetz: panga na visu. Handguns, forged cult objects and shields from Africa. HePeLo-Verlag, Riedlhütte 2009, ISBN 978-3-9811254-2-9 . Pp. 210-211, 312
Web links
- Description and illustration at Ogun , (accessed September 30, 2009)
- KUBA KNIFE at hamillgallery.com