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20th February 2009, 08:04 AM
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Tim,
I am without my books, but I think you can find it in "Zeltene Afrikanische Waffen by Mr Zirngibl". Also, there is one for sell (no as nice as yours) for sell on Belgique Mambele website. Regards, Martin |
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20th February 2009, 09:26 AM
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mystery sword
Hi Tim,
I asked around and I was told by J.Elsen "Fulbe,Peul" not 100% sure. The one on Mambele is marked "Ful/Mandingo" I added a pic from Mambele website.... I would say for sure in that region. |
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20th February 2009, 01:45 PM
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Splendid. Thank you all. A very unusual ceremonial sword. The Baga also populate Conakry and surounding coastal area.
http://www.uiowa.edu/~africart/toc/people/Baga.html |
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24th July 2010, 07:25 PM
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My curiosity has been roused this evening. I wonder if there may be some confusion about this form of knife. You have to admit it really does have a sub-saharan, Congo look. Perhaps there is a muddling of Guinea and Equatorial Guinea? Seems more like Equat Guinea to me.
Last edited by Tim Simmons; 24th July 2010 at 07:42 PM. |
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