African Non-weapon, please can anyone ID origin and symbolism

katana · 19th December 2009, 03:30 PM

Hi Tim and Colin

,

thank you both for the added information, it's appreciated.

I would assume that this would be difficult to date, are there any clues in the manufacture, patina, design...that could help me give it an approximate age ?

I also wondered whether any one could PM me, if they have any idea as to value (for insurance purposes) I think I got it at a 'good price' but not being knowledgeable in this type of object I don't know for sure.

Best Regards David

19th December 2009, 03:30 PM	#7
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Tim and Colin , thank you both for the added information, it's appreciated. I would assume that this would be difficult to date, are there any clues in the manufacture, patina, design...that could help me give it an approximate age ? I also wondered whether any one could PM me, if they have any idea as to value (for insurance purposes) I think I got it at a 'good price' but not being knowledgeable in this type of object I don't know for sure. Best Regards David