African dagger Somali / Danakil?

[Bill M]

Originally Posted by roanoa

Hi Bill. Search under GILLAO OR BILLE' and youl'll see my dagger. I had the same problem in trying to identify it. It's a cross between a BILLAO and a GILLE', but it may very well be a legitimate form. Now I REAALY want to know more about it.... Cheers, RON

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=Bille

Ron,

I also Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllly want to know more, also.


Martin,

Thanks for providing the fascinating site! Artifacts of breathtaking beauty,

Here is a direct link to a little bit of info about the dagger and spear. I have a similar picture of a spear that is pictured in Tirri's new African book, but I do not have permission to post the picture I have. I'll ask. It is not the same picture as in the book.
http://www.ezakwantu.com/Gallery%20A...%20Weapons.htm