The Nzappa zap: A Traditional Weapon From The Congo By The Songye Ethnic Group

It has an ornate wrought-iron blade connected to a club-like wooden handle, often clad in copper, bronze or brass. Largely ceremonial, it can be used much like the American tomahawk, both thrown for short distances and as a melee weapon in hand-to-hand combat. It differs from the usual axe style, in that the blade mounts to looping prongs that affix to the shaft.

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