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Old 21st October 2006, 07:54 PM   #6
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Nice find, Tim.

By looking at the head on the handle, I would say Bamileke, Cameroon.

In 'Afrikanische Waffen' by Fisher & Zirngibl (1978), I found a knife which could be from the same origin. The authors identify this piece as Bali (Cameroon).

The author says : 'Cult knife with fur sheath, belonged to King Galega II'

Especially, the part of the handle near the blade looks similar.

Here's a pic :

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