Genya, Short Sword (early 20th century) - Genya - Mbole - DR Congo

Genya, Short Sword (early 20th century), an authentic iron Genya prestige dagger from the Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a hand-forged wrought iron blade, a diamond-shaped pommel, and a wooden grip wrapped in snake or monitor lizard skin, 56 cm wide, 1150 g, excellent condition, provenance Private collection. Material: Iron (wrought). Origin: DR Congo. Authenticity: Original/official.