African scarification knives

[Luc LEFEBVRE]

Some pieces sold in Paris, at Artcurial auction, June, 2008.
http://www.hamillgallery.com/EXHIBITIONS/SidebySide/ScarificationBlades.html
I'm glad to see that people have interest in this kind of blades,that's a reason why we 've made a book with Danny.
Luc

[nKante]

Am I to undersatand that these are the tools used to apply the cuts to the skin? They seem too ornimental.