The Ida (also known as Ida gigun meaning 'long sword') is a traditional sword used by the Yoruba people of West Africa. Distantly reminiscent of European late-medieval swords, It served as one of the primary weapons of Yoruba armies before the widespread adoption of firearms, alongside spears and bows and arrows.

2024年11月6日 · The Ida is a traditional sword from Nigeria, associated with the Yoruba people and other ethnic groups in southwestern Nigeria. It is often associated with Ogun, the Yoruba god of iron, war, and craftsmanship.

The Ida (also known as Ida gigun meaning 'long sword') is a traditional sword used by the Yoruba people of West Africa. Distantly reminiscent of European late-medieval swords, It served as one of the primary weapons of Yoruba armies before the widespread adoption of firearms, alongside spears and bows and arrows.

2024年11月20日 · The Ida sword, though its exact origins are debated among scholars, is believed to have emerged in several West African regions. Its unique design, often featuring a double-edged, curved blade and a distinctive hilt, sets it apart from other African swords.

The Ida sword, also known as the Ida gigun, which means "long sword", is a traditional sword used by the Yoruba people of West Africa. It bears some resemblance to the sword of late medieval Europe, and before the widespread use of firearms it was one of the main weapons of the Yoruba army, alongside the spear and bow and arrow.

The Ida is a kind of sword used by the Yoruba people of West Africa. It is a long sword with a narrow to wide blade and sheathe. The sword is sharp, and cuts on contact but begins to dull if not sharpened regularly.

2024年6月21日 · Does someone know where I can get a Ida sword (from the yoruba people of west africa)? They seem to be much less common than swords from nearby to the east (Cameroon), west (e.g., Mandinka) and north (Hausa, Tuareg).

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2022年1月23日 · Bladesmith finalists must recreate the DEADLY double-edged sword, the Ida. Ranging over 22 inches in length, this blade can do some damage,... Things get messy!