Engraved Sword w/snakeskin,lizard skin Scabbard

Conogre · 30th March 2005, 01:26 AM

I agree fully with you in regards to totemic value and ceremonial pieces vs "tourist" weapons, Jim, and wouldn't be at all surprised for this to be authentic in that context vs a traditional battle weapon.
Many don't realize that in the Tauregs, for instance, even today, the "evil eye" is one of the most dreaded and protected against factors in their existance.
MANY cultures had and still have weapons very important to them for fighting against the spirit world, something that many westerners truly don't seem to be able to comprehend, thus they often lump them into the dreaded "tourist" group because they can't see any practical use for them and actually see them as silly, thus valueless.
Viewed in that light I have no trouble looking at this as a real artifact, something I said right at the beginning because of the way the wording is laid on the blade.
It DOES sound more impressive when presented as you have done though, without a doubt...well done!
Mike

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30th March 2005, 01:26 AM	#10
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	I agree fully with you in regards to totemic value and ceremonial pieces vs "tourist" weapons, Jim, and wouldn't be at all surprised for this to be authentic in that context vs a traditional battle weapon. Many don't realize that in the Tauregs, for instance, even today, the "evil eye" is one of the most dreaded and protected against factors in their existance. MANY cultures had and still have weapons very important to them for fighting against the spirit world, something that many westerners truly don't seem to be able to comprehend, thus they often lump them into the dreaded "tourist" group because they can't see any practical use for them and actually see them as silly, thus valueless. Viewed in that light I have no trouble looking at this as a real artifact, something I said right at the beginning because of the way the wording is laid on the blade. It DOES sound more impressive when presented as you have done though, without a doubt...well done! Mike