Rhino Horn Knobkerrie ?

[katana]

Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

Most definately rhino

Congrats

Thanks Lew ,
I have read that you recommend mineral oil to 'condition' horn. Will it 'clean off' the patina ? The horn does seem a little dry but I do not want to lose too much of its age.


As to the phallic symbolism, has anyone any comments or ideas .....a 22" phallus certainly would have gravitas....especially to the ladies

Other than the scarcity of Rhino horn, symbollically the taking of such a power animal's 'weapon' and then re-working into the form of a 'human' weapon must have, in the eyes of the tribemen, made it incredibly 'powerful' and talismatic.
Although the head of this knobkerrie is not massive, it does not detract from its functionality. A smaller surface area would 'concentrate' the power of the blow ....similar to a stilleto heel on a wooden floor ....the lbs per square inch is magnified. A skull fracture would likely cause haematoma...blood loss within the skull cavity....this bleeding creates pressure on the brain resulting in many complications and death.

Interestingly, Zulu shamans were very aware of haematoma, and would 'drill' the patient's skull in the location of the head injury to 'release' the 'bad spirit' ....apparently there was a distinctive sound as the pressure was released

Kind Regards David

[katana]

After re-viewing the close-up pictures I noticed a very precise line that encircles the head .....foreskin?? ( ) Surely this must be phallic.

Triple the power ??? Rhino/weapon/phallus (symbolic of male status)


Regards David

PS All 'school boy' comments accepted

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[Lew]

A light application of mineral oil will be fine and wipe off any excess with a clean dry cloth. Also renaissance wax is good to use instead of oil.

[katana]

Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

A light application of mineral oil will be fine and wipe off any excess with a clean dry cloth. Also renaissance wax is good to use instead of oil.

Thanks Lew

[Tim Simmons]

Indeed very phallic which adds massive gravitas Well done!! I missed that one

[VANDOO]

MANY ORIENTAL SOCIETYS HAVE THE BELIEF THAT MEDICINE OR DRINKING CUPS MADE OF RHINO HORN WOULD INCREASE AND SUSTAIN YOUR SEXUAL PROWNESS. THIS WOULD COME IN HANDY IF YOU HAD MULTIPLE WIVES AND SLAVE GIRLS AND ESPECIALLY SO AS YOU GOT OLDER. THE ANCIENT AND FIRST VIAGRA AND UNFORTUNATELY STILL IN DEMAND TODAY RESULTING IN THE DECLINE IN RHINO'S AND ANTIQUE ITEMS MADE FROM THEIR HORNS.
PERHAPS THERE WERE SIMULAR BELIEFS AMONG AFRICAN TRIBES ALTHOUGH YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO GRIND IT UP AND EAT IT OR DRINK FROM A VESSEL MADE OF IT JUST HAVING IT AROUND, LOOKING AT IT GAVE ONE INSPIRATION ESPECIALLY IF IT LOOKED LIKE THE EXAMPLE YOU HAVE.

[katana]

Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

Indeed very phallic which adds massive gravitas Well done!! I missed that one

Thank you Tim