Ceremonial Dance Ax
The blade of this dance ax is a work of 'iron art'. The smith curved the blade forward into a half circle, and then wiggled it upwards into a miniature spear. Leather covers the section where the blade enters the ax. This weapon is great from cutting wood to a nice tool to use in the battle. One quick blow or a stab with the spear and you will have one heck of a wound.
Berber Dagger - Morocco
This Berber dagger is from the central anti Atlas mountain region, south of the high Atlas Mountain range. The cord is old and original and the blade looks similar to a shovel. This is a great weapon if needed for a quick impale in a tight situation. It's probably not the weapon that a typical African would go to for a war type situation, but It gets the job done.
Throwing Knife
The cradle of throwing knives in the Sahara. They would have most likely have evolved from throwing sticks in the area of Kordofan and Tibesti. According to ethnological writings, the blade was intentionally shaped to represent the rooster, which played an important part of their beliefs. These throwing knives served as weapons and were also "worn" as status items. This knife also has great rang and can be used as a melee weapon or something to take someone out from a distance.
Ivory Inlayed Dagger
The dagger is one of the sharpest knives ever encountered. It is inlayed with decorative copper, iron, wood and partially constructed of brass. Circle inlay, not unlike that found on ivory objects throughout Africa. Most likely one of the more favored of the weapons because it's a quick and sharp tool that is very reliable. It's blade is so sharp that if you accidentally move it the wrong way on your arm, you should find a band- aid quick!
Ceremonial Ethiopian Spear
The iron work patterns which appear on this four pronged spearhead do show how much damage can be inflicted on the opponent. When you impale this weapon into someone, it will be a one-hit-kill. The four blades will go inside the victim, but then grab and hold onto it's flesh and organs inflicting a lot of pain. The picture shown only shows the spear with the handle/stick cut in half.