Short Sword 1920 - 1940

This "Short Sword" was made by Nkutshu between 1920 and 1940. The blade is long and thin with a distinctive, flat, almost circular shape at the base of the handle. The handle is wrapped in woven copper wire and a small, flat piece of wood. The sword is an example of traditional African metalworking and is a powerful representation of the craftsmanship of the time. It can be viewed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.