1940s-1950s West African Ceremonial Mandinka/Mandingo Swords Artifact decorative nipple-like protrusions opposite the

decorative nipple-like protrusions opposite the handle

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1940s-1950s West African Ceremonial Mandinka/Mandingo Swords Artifact decorative nipple-like protrusions opposite theTraveling Man Treasures is selling this vintage (c. 1940s 1950s) pair of traditional Mandinka Mandingo swords and scabbards from West Africa, commonly associated with regions like Mali, Senegal, and Gambia. Often, these types of swords were repurposed from European trade blades or hand forged locally by regional blacksmiths, these particular swords appear to be the latter. The most defining feature of these swords is the highly detailed leatherwork.