katana
8th July 2006, 11:33 AM
My research on this recently finished auction, yielded few conclusions.
I have never seen this design of scabbard.....I think the protrusions on it are, perhaps handles..to hold it 'aloft'...possibly by two people ,to imitate the two figures on the pommel ?
I think it probably came from Nigeria, the Vere tribe or neighbouring groups. I found a ceremonial knife that had many similar constructional similarities, and symbology.
Unfortunately, I was 'pipped at the post' during bidding.... :( :(
Has anyone any comments.....
The pictures on the listing do not do the knife justice, there is alot of detail that is less obvious...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120003655599&category=4190&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:UK:11
The knife below is attributed to the Vere.
I have never seen this design of scabbard.....I think the protrusions on it are, perhaps handles..to hold it 'aloft'...possibly by two people ,to imitate the two figures on the pommel ?
I think it probably came from Nigeria, the Vere tribe or neighbouring groups. I found a ceremonial knife that had many similar constructional similarities, and symbology.
Unfortunately, I was 'pipped at the post' during bidding.... :( :(
Has anyone any comments.....
The pictures on the listing do not do the knife justice, there is alot of detail that is less obvious...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120003655599&category=4190&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:UK:11
The knife below is attributed to the Vere.