African Knife....intricate wire work.......Shona??

katana · 23rd November 2006, 08:39 PM

Not certain of the origins (Shona?) or possible age of this knife. Blade is double edged, sharp and has forging and filing marks. The handle and sheath are carved wood almost entirely covered in thin copper wire, braided in places and intricately 'woven'. Has age....too good for a tourist piece...

Any ideas, comments..........thankyou

Flavio · 23rd November 2006, 11:55 PM

Sure Shona! Nice

katana · 25th November 2006, 02:45 PM

Hi Flavio,
thanks

, I knew the overall shape suggested Shona....but I have never seen one decorated this way....until I saw another for sale yesterday.

Apparently (the one for sale) is dated very early 20th century....is that a possible date for this one?.... are these common...or is it something a little more special ?

katana · 3rd May 2007, 07:03 PM

Found this description of this type of knife...if the narrative is correct this knife is dated late 19c / very early 20c I got this cheaply (2 portions of cod and chips...including postage)

http://www.michaelstevenson.com/afri...ml/item29a.htm

Lew · 3rd May 2007, 07:41 PM

Katana

Here is mine circa 1930s.

Lew

katana · 3rd May 2007, 08:43 PM

A lovely example Lew

23rd November 2006, 08:39 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	African Knife....intricate wire work.......Shona?? Not certain of the origins (Shona?) or possible age of this knife. Blade is double edged, sharp and has forging and filing marks. The handle and sheath are carved wood almost entirely covered in thin copper wire, braided in places and intricately 'woven'. Has age....too good for a tourist piece... Any ideas, comments..........thankyou Attached Images

3rd May 2007, 07:41 PM	#5
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Katana Here is mine circa 1930s. Lew Attached Images

23rd November 2006, 11:55 PM	#2
Flavio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Italia Posts: 1,243	Sure Shona! Nice

25th November 2006, 02:45 PM	#3
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Flavio, thanks , I knew the overall shape suggested Shona....but I have never seen one decorated this way....until I saw another for sale yesterday. Apparently (the one for sale) is dated very early 20th century....is that a possible date for this one?.... are these common...or is it something a little more special ?

3rd May 2007, 07:03 PM	#4
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Found this description of this type of knife...if the narrative is correct this knife is dated late 19c / very early 20c I got this cheaply (2 portions of cod and chips...including postage) http://www.michaelstevenson.com/afri...ml/item29a.htm

3rd May 2007, 08:43 PM	#6
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	A lovely example Lew