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Ian · 14th July 2005, 02:06 AM

Hi Bill:

Interesting pieces. I recall something similar on the old forum a while ago. The sheath(s) look like crocodile skin -- Mike (Conogre) could probably tell you which species. I think we concluded the previous example was a N. African ceremonial piece, but I'm sure others remember better.

Ian

Edit: Here is the URL for the thread that I mentioned. Unfortunately the pictures are gone. http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/002161.html

14th July 2005, 02:06 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,023	Hi Bill: Interesting pieces. I recall something similar on the old forum a while ago. The sheath(s) look like crocodile skin -- Mike (Conogre) could probably tell you which species. I think we concluded the previous example was a N. African ceremonial piece, but I'm sure others remember better. Ian Edit: Here is the URL for the thread that I mentioned. Unfortunately the pictures are gone. http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/002161.html Last edited by Ian; 14th July 2005 at 03:20 AM.