African ?? for ID

[mariusgmioc]

Hello,

Just got this African blade and I have no idea what it is. So please help me with that!

Regards,

Marius

[Pieje]

You have a nice and old MANGBETU trumbash knife, from N Congo.

[mariusgmioc]

You have a nice and old MANGBETU trumbash knife, from N Congo.

Thank you very much! :)

[Miguel]

I agree with Pieje, very nice example.
Miguel

[Sajen]

Hi Marius,

nice one, I've had once this one: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17385&highlight=trumbash now it's in the hands from Marcus! ;) http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21758&highlight=trumbash

Regards
Detlef

[mariusgmioc]

Thank you for your comments!

Now I know what I have! :)

I am now looking for one similar to the one Detlef had. I simply love the shapes of these knives. :o

[Pieje]

I have several of these knives in my collection:

[colin henshaw]

I have several of these knives in my collection:

Looks a nice collection Pieje, can you show us some more ?
:)

[mariusgmioc]

I have several of these knives in my collection:

You have earned my admiration and envy.
:p

Thank you for the photos and have a nice weekend! :)

[Pieje]

Thanks Marius!
But this type of knife is not rare so you could easily find another one yourself.
Another from my collection:

[Pieje]

Hi Colin, here are some more :-)

[colin henshaw]

Great stuff Pieje, thanks for sharing ! :)

[Sajen]

Hi Colin, here are some more :-)

Hello Pieje,

very nice display! :cool:

[mariusgmioc]

Great collection indeed!

Now you get even more of my admiration and envy! :D

Thank you for sharing!

:)

[mariusgmioc]

Where do you get your stands from, or more exactly where do you have them made?

[Pieje]

Where do you get your stands from, or more exactly where do you have them made?
By a friend here in Belgium. Send me a PM if you want his contact info and price :-)