Kpinga

The Kpinga (also called the Hunga Munga) was a bladed throwing knife used by the Azande of Nubia. It would have been about 22 inches in length and had three different shaped blades projecting at different angles to maximize damage to the enemy. They were classed as "Court Metal", being produced under the patronage of the powerful Avongara clan, and distributed only to professional warriors and considered status symbols. It was also part of the dowry that a man must pay to the bride's family.^[1]

References

↑ "Kpinga". Pitt-Rivers Museum. Retrieved 3 August 2011.

Africa traditional weapons and bladed tools

Swords	Akrafena Billao Flyssa Ida Kaskara Khopesh Nimcha Shotel Takoba

Daggers & knives	Kpinga Mambele Seme

Choppers & machetes	Nzappa zap

Impact weapons	Iklwa

Pole or spear weapons	Assegai

Flexible weapons	Knobkierie Rungu

Miscellaneous weapons	Sjambok

Shields	Nguni shield

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