Ethiopian scabbard: to fake or not to fake

roanoa · 24th July 2007, 11:30 PM

Hi Rick. I had seen this knife and I did not offer any comments because it would have been, then as it is now, sheer speculation. But since you ask... I agree that the hilt/handle looks Ethiopian. However, the blade and the scabbard are a question mark. Obviously, I have never seen anything like this. The shape of the blade close to the handle reminds me of the swords from the NGBANDI-POTO and AZANDE tribes. In addition I have never seen any Ethiopian scabbard with that kind of belt attached with rings. A close up of the scabbard decoration (if any) could offer some clues. All in all it is a very puzzling piece and all I can do is to scratch my head..... Sorry.

VANDOO · 25th July 2007, 01:02 AM

A VERY NICE JOB INDEED

THE GOOD QUALITY NATIVE MADE ONES PROBABLY LOOKED VERY MUCH LIKE YOURS DOES WHEN THEY WERE NEW.

IN A WAY YOU HAVE FOLLOWED THE TRADITION FROM ANCIENT TIMES OF MAKEING OR HAVEING MADE A SCABBARD FOR A SWORD THAT YOU AQUIRED IN SOME WAY WITHOUT THE SCABBARD. A NEW SCABBARD IS BETTER THAN NONE SO SHOULD ADD VALUE TO THE ITEM AND THE MORE AUTHENTIC AND HIGHER QUALITY THE WORK THE MORE VALUE IT ADDS. AS MENTIONED ABOVE IT DOES COMPLETE THE WEAPON AND PROTECT IT AS WELL AS LOOK VERY GOOD IN THIS CASE. GOOD WORK!!

Rick · 25th July 2007, 01:50 AM

The skills and talent of the members of this forum constantly amaze me.
That is beautiful work !

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24th July 2007, 11:30 PM	#1
roanoa Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 241	Hi Rick. I had seen this knife and I did not offer any comments because it would have been, then as it is now, sheer speculation. But since you ask... I agree that the hilt/handle looks Ethiopian. However, the blade and the scabbard are a question mark. Obviously, I have never seen anything like this. The shape of the blade close to the handle reminds me of the swords from the NGBANDI-POTO and AZANDE tribes. In addition I have never seen any Ethiopian scabbard with that kind of belt attached with rings. A close up of the scabbard decoration (if any) could offer some clues. All in all it is a very puzzling piece and all I can do is to scratch my head..... Sorry.

25th July 2007, 01:02 AM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A VERY NICE JOB INDEED THE GOOD QUALITY NATIVE MADE ONES PROBABLY LOOKED VERY MUCH LIKE YOURS DOES WHEN THEY WERE NEW. IN A WAY YOU HAVE FOLLOWED THE TRADITION FROM ANCIENT TIMES OF MAKEING OR HAVEING MADE A SCABBARD FOR A SWORD THAT YOU AQUIRED IN SOME WAY WITHOUT THE SCABBARD. A NEW SCABBARD IS BETTER THAN NONE SO SHOULD ADD VALUE TO THE ITEM AND THE MORE AUTHENTIC AND HIGHER QUALITY THE WORK THE MORE VALUE IT ADDS. AS MENTIONED ABOVE IT DOES COMPLETE THE WEAPON AND PROTECT IT AS WELL AS LOOK VERY GOOD IN THIS CASE. GOOD WORK!!

25th July 2007, 01:50 AM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,342	The skills and talent of the members of this forum constantly amaze me. That is beautiful work !