Set 3 Antique Vintage Old African Tribal Maasai Red Sword Dagger Knife Sharp Old

Description

Really nice Vintage African set of traditional blades.
From the Maasai Masai Tribe or people in Africa.
Very sharp and in great vintage condition.
Sword Dagger knife
Sword
21” overall
16” blade
Dagger
13.5” overall
8.5” blade
Knife
10.5” overall
5.5” blade
We're so excited to present this African Maasai sword from Kenya. Swords like these are referred to as "Semes" by the Maasai people. They are the constant side arm of the Maasai warrior. The sword is light and short, with a double-edged, leaf-shaped spatula blade made from steel. The sheath is made from real leather dyed red. Red is an important color among the Maasai warriors, because it symbolizes blood and bravery. The color is often worn by Maasai warriors as they believe it will protect them against wild animals. Historically, the Maasai people would give these swords as a rite of passage from boyhood to the status of junior warrior. This usually happens between the ages of 15 to 21. Upon their graduation, each warrior receives a sword like this, which they will retain throughout adulthood. The Maasai people use this blade for everything from clearing bush to butchering cattle or peeling fruit! They also us these swords for self-defense. Each of these swords is approximately 20" long. It can be difficult initially to pull the sword from the sheath, but over time it should become easier.
The Maasai (/ˈmɑːsaɪ, mɑːˈsaɪ/)[3][4] (Swahili: Wamasai) are a Nilotic ethnic group inhabiting northern, central and southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. They are among the best known local populations internationally due to their residence near the many game parks of the African Great Lakes, and their distinctive customs and dress.[5] The Maasai speak the Maa language (ɔl Maa),[5] a member of the Nilotic language family that is related to the Dinka, Kalenjin and Nuer languages. Except for some elders living in rural areas, most Maasai people speak the official languages of Kenya and Tanzania, Swahili and English.[6] The Maasai population has been reported as numbering 1,189,522 in Kenya in the 2019 census,[1] compared to 377,089 in the 1989 census, though many Maasai view the census as government meddling and therefore either refuse to participate or actively provide false information.[7][8][9] Many Maasai tribes throughout Tanzania and Kenya welcome visits to their villages to experience their culture, traditions, and lifestyle, in return for a