afena

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Scope note
African ceremonial swords of the Asante people, having a curved iron blade, broad at the point but gradually tapering towards the woden hilt which is sometimes encased in gold and consisting of two spheres at either end of a cylinder, worn or carried by Asante kings and major chiefs or their representatives.
afena
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024