I was confused because it is the same sword in two threads. That’s no good.
I say, not for this sword but generally speaking, that people think important the leather of a snake or a lizard. But except of the esthetic value, the real value of lizard or snake skin is less than a cow hide for an African. Actually it is free if he kills the snake and he has not to be brave to do this. But for the European or the American tourist a snake skin gives a touch of adventure and authenticity on the object.
I don’t know if there is program of ecological protection for the African snakes, but they are really in danger of the edged weapons collectors
