African Sword Types: 14 Blades You Should Know About
2024年11月6日 — The Nigerian Ida sword crafted by Yoruba master blacksmiths – Credits: Anderson & Garland. The Ida is a traditional sword from Nigeria, associated with the Yoruba people and other ethnic groups in southwestern Nigeria. It is often associated with Ogun, the Yoruba god of iron, war, and craftsmanship. Several variations are available.
14 Types of African Swords [Ancient to Modern]
2022年8月14日 — The ida sword is a traditional weapon of the West African Yoruba people. Most Yoruba live in present day Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. Blacksmithing is an important craft in Yoruba society.
Traditional African Weapons — Google Arts & Culture
African's were known for crafting unique weaponry during the pre colonial era which were then used for various activities like war, grazing, traditional ceremonies and some even for prestige....
Ida (sword) - Wikipedia
The Ida is a kind of sword used by the Yoruba people of West Africa. [1] [2] It is a long sword with a narrow to wide blade and sheathe. The sword is sharp, and cuts on contact but typically begins to dull if not sharpened regularly. It can be single-edged or double-edged. These blades are typically heavier by the tip of the blade.
Ceremonial Sword (Udamalore) - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
This opulent ivory sword is an udamalore, literally a "sword of the well-born." It was carried by a high-ranking chief of Owo, a Yoruba state in present-day Nigeria that rose to regional power in the eighteenth century. Worn on the hip, it indicated the power and status of its bearer at public ceremonies and celebrations.
Akrafena - Wikipedia
An Akrafena (Twi sword) is an Akan sword, originally meant for warfare but also forming part of Akan heraldry. The foremost example of an akrafena is the Mponponsuo (meaning "responsibility"), which belonged to Opoku Ware II. [1] .
Oba’s Dagger and Sheath (Udamalore and èwu) - The Art …
Ceremonial swords with elaborate beaded sheaths and hilts are the prerogative of Yoruba kings and high-ranking chiefs in the Owo region. On the face of this sheath is a horse and rider, a symbol of power and prestige, while its overhanging flaps feature hunters holding rifles and a man wearing a European-style hat.
Takouba Sword: The African Sub-Saharan Knightly Blade
2023年5月1日 — Takouba is an African sword used primarily in the Sahel region of Africa during the Middle Ages and spanning to the late 19th century. The Sahel is home to many different African tribes that influenced the Takouba types of blades.
14 Types of African Swords [Ancient to Modern] - Working the …
The ida sword is a traditional weapon of the West African Yoruba people. Most Yoruba live in present day Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. Blacksmithing is an important craft in Yoruba society.
BENIN STYLE SWORDS, Nigeria - Hamill Gallery
BENIN STYLE SWORDS, Nigeria. The extraordinary bronzes of the Benin kingdom in what is now Nigeria exhibit a virtuosity and sophistication of style that has astonished the Western world since they were visited in the 15th Century. Their work was brought to Europe following a punitive expedition by the British in 1897, causing a great sensation.
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