In this thread Flavio showed some pics from Zirngibl and Fischer (by the way, a great book !).
Here's one of the pictured sword 'live' :
Notice the similarity in construction of the handle (not the shape, of course). Some kind of material, I think it's a piece of wood bound with cord, covered with leather. The second pic shows the front, the third the back of the handle.
This sword is attributed to the Bali-tribe living in Cameroon. The sheath consists of some wooden pieces held together with rattan binding. The loop is also covered in leather.
When I found this piece, I didn't know anything about it. I had never seen a similar sword, but I had to have it. I just couldn't resist. A friend pointed out to me that he found a similar one in the book of Zirngibl and Fisher.
When you find something that really gets to you, first buy it and think later
.......no matter what the wife says
