A sengese is a throwing knife of the Matakam from northeastern Nigeria or northern Cameroon.

Sengese from Cameroon
Sengese blade

Uses

It is sinuous in shape and its handle is often dressed in leather.[1] It can also be used as an exchange currency.

Bibliography

References

  1. ^ Norman Hurst, Ngola: the weapon as authority, identity, and ritual object, 1997, p.14


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