Description: An example of West African Manding - Mandingo - Malinke sword made in traditional manner, comprises of a hand forged rough finished single edged carbon steel / iron blade with a shallow single fuller, made by the Mandingo tribal blacksmith. The wood hilt is covered in painted and tooled leather. All parts are tight though. Scabbard is frail and in fair condition. Length of the blade with handle: 59 cm (23 1/4") Length of the blade without handle: 51 cm (20") The item is in the UK. I ship WORLDWIDE at $39.99 and also combine shipping. The Mandinka (also known as Mandenka, Mandinko, Mandingo, Manding or Malinke) are an African ethnic group. The Mandinka are the descendants of the Mali Empire, which rose to power in the 13th century under the rule of the Malinke/ Maninka king Sundiata Keit. Originally from Mali, the Mandinka gained their independence from previous empires in the 13th century and founded an empire which stretched across Africa. They migrated west from the Niger River in search of better agricultural lands and more opportunities for conquest. More than 99% of Mandinka in contemporary Africa are Muslim. The Mandinka people live primarily in Africa, particularly in Gambia and Guinea. Major populations of the Mandinka people also live in Mali, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Burkina, Faso, Liberia, Nigeria and Mauritania.
Price: 119.99 USD
Location: Nottingham
End Time: 2024-12-01T03:32:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 39.99 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Gambia
Blade Material: Carbon Steel
Dexterity: Ambidextrous
Original/Reproduction: Original
Edge: Single, Curved
Handle Material: Leather
Handedness: Single-Handed
