Mambele (knives)
A Mambele is a form of knife in mid- to South Africa, but was originally a curved throwing dagger used by the Mangbetu. It consists of an iron blade with a curved back section and rearward spike. It can be used in close combat as a hatchet or dagger, or more typically, thrown. This weapon usually consists of 4 blades, 3 on top, and one on the side. The curved hook was used to keep the weapon in the victim, and if pulled out, caused further damage. It would have been about 22 inches in length. These African iron weapons are thrown with a rotatory motion, and inflict deep wounds with their projecting blades.
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Mambele (knives)
A Mambele is a form of knife in mid- to South Africa, but was originally a curved throwing dagger used by the Mangbetu. It consists of an iron blade with a curved back section and rearward spike. It can be used in close combat as a hatchet or dagger, or more typically, thrown. This weapon usually consists of 4 blades, 3 on top, and one on the side. The curved hook was used to keep the weapon in the victim, and if pulled out, caused further damage. It would have been about 22 inches in length. These African iron weapons are thrown with a rotatory motion, and inflict deep wounds with their projecting blades.
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A Mambele is a form of knife i ...... status symbol to their owners.
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Afrikanische Wurfeisen sind si ...... ließlich in Zentralafrika vor.
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Молния — метательное оружие на ...... сай и мудер (ингесана, Судан).
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A Mambele is a form of knife i ...... with their projecting blades.
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Afrikanische Wurfeisen sind si ...... ließlich in Zentralafrika vor.
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Молния — метательное оружие на ...... сай и мудер (ингесана, Судан).
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Afrikanisches Wurfeisen
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Mambele (knives)
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Молния (оружие)
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