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francantolin · 5th February 2018, 09:13 PM

Hello Tim,

Thank you !

Do you think it is a machete/dagger or a ceremonial piece / barter money ?

I was wondering if there was missing a part of the hilt ( due to the special shape of the base of the hilt.)
( I don't know much about african art-weapons )

5th February 2018, 09:13 PM	#3
francantolin Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 813	Hello Tim, Thank you ! Do you think it is a machete/dagger or a ceremonial piece / barter money ? I was wondering if there was missing a part of the hilt ( due to the special shape of the base of the hilt.) ( I don't know much about african art-weapons )