FINE KONDA SLAVER’S SWORD

See African Weapons, Fischer 313 & 315, ex: Baptist Missionary Society. Sometimes referred to as a "club knife", it is a form specifically used for the capture of slaves, primarily for the human consumption (cannibalism) market as the demand was great and it did not require transporting captives to the east coast Arab market. 16 3/8" length. Skillfully forged blade with raised medial ridge. The field with original finely finished forged surface with blackened scale. V form clan mark in high relief punch work. Wood hilt with fine brass and iron tape wrap and brass tack decoration. This weapon served in the confined quarters where captives were subdued and gathered. It served to control, disable and kill the victims while preserving the marketable corpse. Quality commensurate to the horror which it must have inflicted. Professional display mount included.