Original Central African 19th Century Poto Ngombe Peoples Ingonda “Prestige” Sword With “Leaf” Style Wide Short Sword - 2 Items Manufacture Type_Original Items The Martini–Henry was copied on

The Martini–Henry was copied on a large scale by North-West Frontier Province gunsmiths

This style was marketed as a military hair brush with a sterling silver decorative crest mounted on the handle

eventually reducing the caliber to 4 Linjers

Philippine guerrillas

Original Central African 19th Century Poto Ngombe Peoples Ingonda “Prestige” Sword With “Leaf” Style Wide Short Sword - 2 Items Manufacture Type_Original Items The Martini–Henry was copied onOriginal Items: Only One Lot of 2 Available. Before guns and modern arms, humans had to defend themselves. During the pre colonial times, Africans created unique weapons that were used in wars, ritual celebrations, grazing, hunting, and sometimes as emblems of power and prestige. Among the notable African weapons used are spears, bows, shields, arrows, and swords for some communities. The items in this lot: Poto Ngombe Prestige Short Sword: These