1954.01.1746 :: skida (skydd)

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"This type of sword /¿/ was adopted by the Yaka from their cultural and political masters, the Lunda-Chokwe of Angola. It served as weapons of war, but became almost entirely ceremonial with the introduction of firearms". (African metal implements. weapons, tools and regalia. s.197) (HTB).

Liknande fodral finns i African Forms, sid 181. /KB

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