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ericlaude 21st February 2011 04:56 PM
Fon or Yoruba????
 
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Hello to all,
I want to show you 3 objects which irrefutably are from the ancient kingdom of Dahomey, I think that they are from the "Fon" people but I hesitate between Fon and Yoruba.I saw others post about the Dahomey's edged weapons but the doubt remains.

Tim Simmons 21st February 2011 06:40 PM
You lucky chap three in a row. I would Fon and can only add this link.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...3&page=2&pp=30

VANDOO 22nd February 2011 03:42 AM
CONGRADULATIONS TO HAVE THREE VARIATIONS OF A RARE FORM OF SWORD OF THAT QUALITY AND AGE IS INDEED GREAT FORTUNE. :)

Martin Lubojacky 22nd February 2011 07:29 AM
Congratulations to the second sword. Acc to "African Arms and Armour" by Christopher Spring it is "Gubasa" - "ceremonial sabre carried by high ranking members of the Dahomean military and political hierarchy"
Regards,
Martin


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