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Freddy · 18th July 2005, 08:05 PM

Tim, these Mangbetu knives were never intended to be worn on the arm. They were worn, stuck in the belt. The smaller ones were used by women.

By the way, very nice piece.

18th July 2005, 08:05 PM	#4
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	Mangbetu knife Tim, these Mangbetu knives were never intended to be worn on the arm. They were worn, stuck in the belt. The smaller ones were used by women. By the way, very nice piece.