African shape !

[Luc LEFEBVRE]

Originally Posted by not2sharp

Just following that line of thought, am I the only one who thinks the copper coils around the handle (head), resemble the traditional neck adornment worn by the women in parts of Africa?

n2s

I don't think so, this kind of necklace comes from East-Africa most of the time, and in this part of the continent the weapons 'handles are not really covered with this kind of copper strands, but with leather (Masai) or just wood.
But this is my opinion...
This is a particularity of Congo's weapons, with red copper or brass wire, as you know, the Congo was (is) a big producer of copper, especially in Katanga.
It is a good grip for the handle, easy to work and decorative.
Strands of copper used by european (electric motors...) were also "recycled".
You can also find most of the traditional weapons, made with copper or brass blades, used as currency or for ceremony.
Luc


Luc