Large Benge Sickle Sword

Large sickle shaped swords are common between several tribes in Northern D.R Congo. The Benge from the same region people reportedly manufactured similar swords.

The large sickle sword offered here is very well forged and nicely sharpened, with a central rib on one face and punched decoration in geometrical design on the other face. Original plain wood handle.

Blade 29 inches (74 cm). Total length 33 inches (84 cm). Very good condition. Authentic early 20C. Sword