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Maskell · 4th April 2008, 06:17 PM

May I suggest that this is an Ainu knife or sword of late 19th to early 20th. century. The original inhabitants of Japan that were pushed to the north, known for the Bear Cult and also the hairiest race on earth.

Best Regards,
Maskell

4th April 2008, 06:17 PM	#10
Maskell Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 38	Ainu sword May I suggest that this is an Ainu knife or sword of late 19th to early 20th. century. The original inhabitants of Japan that were pushed to the north, known for the Bear Cult and also the hairiest race on earth. Best Regards, Maskell