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29th June 2010, 08:40 AM
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African?
Semms african to me, maybe fron Benin? I remember see one similar in a african art shop some time ago.
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29th June 2010, 07:36 PM
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Hi Carlos,
Thanks for the reply... that was my initial reaction to the piece. I'm hoping more will chime in as well. 97 views? Someone must have an opinion or have seen something similar... 
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29th June 2010, 10:11 PM
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This should be from Nigeria.
regards, Martin P.S. And, I am very afraid - made just to be sold |
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29th June 2010, 10:25 PM
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Thank you, and no worries... I took pictures of it at his house to put it up in front of the forum before I bought it for this very reason.  I have several African pieces - edged weapons, masks, and a shield - all which were made for indigenous use (ceremonial, warfare, or otherwise), and I wish not to dilute the collection with pieces made purely for the tourist market. Anybody else want to chime in? |
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29th June 2010, 11:26 PM
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This is a Bata, Vere, Namdschi knife from Nigeria/Cameroon.
In fact, it don't seems to be a good one. |
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29th June 2010, 11:48 PM
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We have a match!
Thank you Luc... You have a PM coming your way.
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30th June 2010, 08:54 PM
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Similar handle, the sword is nearly 1 meter long
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