{"product_id":"ancient-akan-style-ceremonial-sword-afena-ghana-cote-divoire","title":"Ancient Akan-Style Ceremonial Sword (Afena) — Ghana \/ Côte D'Ivoire","description":"\u003cp\u003eA ceremonial iron sword in the tradition of the Akan chieftaincies (Ashanti and related peoples of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire), of the afena type. The broad, flat blade is pierced with a series of triangular cut-outs and finished with a row of decorative rivets along the spine — a treatment typical of prestige swords carried by a chief or his sword-bearer during ceremonial processions, never intended for combat use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid wood handle features a bulbous pommel carved with an incised zigzag\/crosshatch pattern — a non-gilded version of this type of regalia, likely associated with a chief of secondary rank or intended for a less solemn occasion than a fully gold-leafed state sword.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Forged iron blade, carved and incised wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Akan tradition (Ghana \/ Côte d'Ivoire), afena type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Ceremonial \/ prestige object, insignia of chiefly status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Blade oxidation, losses pieces, handle stability\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Alobalo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48217881313506,"sku":null,"price":296.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/2201\/3922\/files\/96e5d468-4053-48ba-8d2a-273098904638.jpg?v=1786654453","url":"https:\/\/www.alobalo.shop\/products\/ancient-akan-style-ceremonial-sword-afena-ghana-cote-divoire","provider":"Alobalo ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}