Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Can I call this a shotel;can I call it Ethiopian ?

drac2k · 30th June 2019, 05:02 PM

When I first won this item I wasn't sure what to make of it; a curved blade, a horn handle, an embossed pommel, the double-edged blade had all the descriptions of an Ethiopian shotel. Once I received it, I found that it had certain different attributes than my other Ethiopian swords. It was shorter(the blade is 19" long), The blade was wider(2.5" at its widest), and the curvature of the stout blade was more like a cross between an ax and a sickle than a sword.
Doing some research, I found(on Viking Swords strangely enough), that this weapon is from the Oromo/Galla people of Ethiopia. In regards to the age of the weapon, I don't think that it is an antique, however, I don't think that is new or a tourist item.

30th June 2019, 05:02 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,175	Can I call this a shotel;can I call it Ethiopian ? When I first won this item I wasn't sure what to make of it; a curved blade, a horn handle, an embossed pommel, the double-edged blade had all the descriptions of an Ethiopian shotel. Once I received it, I found that it had certain different attributes than my other Ethiopian swords. It was shorter(the blade is 19" long), The blade was wider(2.5" at its widest), and the curvature of the stout blade was more like a cross between an ax and a sickle than a sword. Doing some research, I found(on Viking Swords strangely enough), that this weapon is from the Oromo/Galla people of Ethiopia. In regards to the age of the weapon, I don't think that it is an antique, however, I don't think that is new or a tourist item. Attached Images