Heavy old sword from Kano

Martin Lubojacky · 9th November 2011, 02:36 PM

Hi Iain,

yes, the two swords are the same. And you are right (I apologize) - there was an iron roll around the grip of the heavier sword. I removed it, since I wanted to see the state of the iron grip and I decided to clean it, then. Then we can see the handle of iron mace from Rhoumsiki, I think, and the first heavy sword from Kano.

You have deep knowledge about the relationship between Hausa and Fulani. I think your info really support what "the elders" in Nigeria told me about this heavy knife-style sword.
Regards,
Martin

Iain · 9th November 2011, 05:29 PM

Hi Martin,

Thanks for confirming, I was just wondering what the material was.

There is a great online resource about the Fulani Jihad here: http://www.webpulaaku.net/defte/hasJohnston/toc.html

Very good read!

Best,

Iain

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9th November 2011, 02:36 PM	#1
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 861	Hi Iain, yes, the two swords are the same. And you are right (I apologize) - there was an iron roll around the grip of the heavier sword. I removed it, since I wanted to see the state of the iron grip and I decided to clean it, then. Then we can see the handle of iron mace from Rhoumsiki, I think, and the first heavy sword from Kano. You have deep knowledge about the relationship between Hausa and Fulani. I think your info really support what "the elders" in Nigeria told me about this heavy knife-style sword. Regards, Martin

9th November 2011, 05:29 PM	#2
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,720	Hi Martin, Thanks for confirming, I was just wondering what the material was. There is a great online resource about the Fulani Jihad here: http://www.webpulaaku.net/defte/hasJohnston/toc.html Very good read! Best, Iain