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colin henshaw · 24th January 2010, 08:17 AM

Hi David

I'm sure these were made to be used, but don't know what the native name would be. They are uncommon relative to other Sudanese edged weapon types.

I've also seen much larger, related specimens with a similar shaped handle, but made of bone and (probably) African blackwood, instead of ivory or rhino horn.

Regards
Colin

24th January 2010, 08:17 AM	#8
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	Hi David I'm sure these were made to be used, but don't know what the native name would be. They are uncommon relative to other Sudanese edged weapon types. I've also seen much larger, related specimens with a similar shaped handle, but made of bone and (probably) African blackwood, instead of ivory or rhino horn. Regards Colin