AF541: Gbaya Sword

A good quality Gbaya sword with double tips. One side of the blade has forged raises lines and hollow fullers that are quite refined. The back of the blade is flat, much like a throwing knife. The thin copper wire is a latter addition.    

21" Overall with a 16 1/2" Blade and 8 1/2" Tip. early 20th century, D. R. Congo, Africa.